{
  "id": 7926105,
  "title": "9 sent to prosecution for alleged extortion targeting foreigners in Yangsan, Gimhae",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/9-sent-to-prosecution-for-alleged-extortion-targeting-foreigners-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T02:02:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yonhap News",
    "slug": "yonhap-news",
    "url": "https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260917003700315"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Yangsan and Gimhae, two cities in southeastern South Korea, have seen nine individuals referred to the prosecution for alleged extortion of foreigners, according to local authorities. Between June and July, two suspects in their 20s extorted approximately 2 million won (US$1,450) from foreign motorcycle riders on 24 separate occasions. The suspects allegedly threatened victims with police involvement when they could not pay, targeting foreigners who feared exposure of their undocumented status or unregistered motorcycles. Similarly, seven teenagers in Gimhae were transferred to the prosecution in September 2025 and June 2026 for intimidating foreign motorcyclists without license plates, such as by kicking their vehicles. No money was taken in these cases, as victims fled in fear or struggled to communicate due to language barriers. Police officials emphasized their commitment to cracking down on crimes that exploit the vulnerable status of foreign nationals.",
  "summary": "YANGSAN/GIMHAE, South Korea, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- Police have referred nine indi...",
  "key_points": [
    "Nine individuals referred to prosecution for alleged extortion in Yangsan and Gimhae.",
    "Two suspects in their 20s extorted 2 million won from foreign motorcycle riders 24 times."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "9 sent to prosecution for alleged extortion targeting foreigners in Yangsan, Gimhae",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/9-sent-to-prosecution-for-alleged-extortion-targeting-foreigners-in-7926800",
        "published": "2026-09-17T02:22:04.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}