On the 16th, MBN reported that a man who befriended a woman he met by chance at a bar and then extorted about 800 million won was arrested. Photo by MBN News Broadcast Screen Capture.
[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-ju] A man who extorted about 800 million won after building a relationship with a woman he met by chance at a bar has been arrested.
On the 16th, MBN's 'News Update' reported that the man, who claimed to be the CEO of a luxury clothing import company, was actually a six-time offender with no job.
According to the report, two years ago, a woman in her 30s, Ms. A, met a man of the same age by chance at a nightlife establishment.
The man introduced himself as the CEO of a company importing luxury clothing and gained Ms. A's favor.
Continuing their acquaintance, the man borrowed money from Ms. A for the first time in February last year.
Afterward, he borrowed about 720 million won in total over 69 occasions, saying, "I made a big profit, so I will help you earn as well."
He also stole cash amounting to 80 million won through so-called 'card kkang,' by stealing Ms. A's card information stored in an app.
When Ms. A urged him to repay the money, he said, "To recover all the money I lent you, you need to invest more," and then threatened her by mentioning 'bodily harm' or that he might harm her family.
Unable to endure it any longer, Ms. A filed a complaint with the police against the man.
It was revealed that the man had squandered the borrowed money on illegal online gambling.
He was a six-time offender, essentially unemployed, and had a history of being sued by other women for not repaying money.
The police have arrested the man.
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