Gangdong Police Station Awards Certificates of Appreciation and Cash Prizes to Voice Phishing Prevention Contributors

A certificate of appreciation and a reward for reporting were presented to Manager Park Ji-eun of the Godeok Branch of the Livestock Agricultural Cooperative.
[Photo by Seoul Gangdong Police Station]

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Jung-yoon] The Gangdong Police Station in Seoul announced on the 28th that it awarded a certificate of appreciation and a reward to a bank employee who apprehended a voice phishing withdrawal agent.

Park Ji-eun, a manager working at the Godeok branch of the Livestock Agricultural Cooperative, noticed suspicious behavior on the afternoon of the 14th when a voice phishing withdrawal agent attempted to deposit 12.25 million won in cash and reported it to the police. Thanks to Park's report, 7.25 million won was returned to the victim, and further damage was prevented.

The Gangdong Police Station also awarded a certificate of appreciation to taxi driver Baek Sang-ho, affiliated with Hwasung Transport. On the 7th, Baek suspected voice phishing when a passenger traveling from Gwangmyeong Station to Gangdong-gu kept changing destinations while continuously talking on the phone and reported it to the police.

A certificate of appreciation is being awarded to taxi driver Baek Sang-ho, affiliated with Hwasung Transport.
[Photo by Seoul Gangdong Police Station]

Kang Sang-gil, chief of the Gangdong Police Station, said, "The voluntary surrender period for voice phishing crimes lasts until January 11 next year. If involved in such crimes, reporting to the nearest police station can result in lenient treatment." He added, "Due to the organized nature of voice phishing, once damage occurs, recovering the lost funds is very difficult, so prevention is paramount." Furthermore, he stated, "If there is any suspicious activity such as large deposits or withdrawals at bank counters or ATMs, please report it to 112, and we will promptly respond and verify the situation."