9 sent to prosecution for alleged extortion targeting foreigners in Yangsan, Gimhae
Police have referred nine individuals to the prosecution on suspicion of intimidating and extorting money from foreign nationals operating unregistered motorcycles in the southeastern cities of Yangsan and Gimhae, local authorities said Thursday. According to the Yangsan Police Station, two suspects in their 20s allegedly extorted about 2 million won ($1,450) from foreign riders on 24 occasions…
Nine individuals have been referred to the prosecution in connection with alleged extortion targeting foreign nationals operating unregistered motorcycles in the southeastern South Korean cities of Yangsan and Gimhae. According to the Yangsan Police Station, two suspects in their 20s allegedly extorted around 2 million won ($1,450) from foreign riders on 24 occasions between June and July.
Police noted that the suspects targeted foreigners knowing they would not be reported to the authorities due to fears of exposing their own undocumented status or the use of unregistered motorcycles. Similarly, seven teenagers in Gimhae were transferred to the prosecution on suspicion of intimidating foreign motorcyclists without license plates through acts such as kicking their vehicles in September 2025 and June 2026.
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