Police Arrest Additional Accomplice in Gangnam Kidnapping and Murder... Charged with Robbery and Murder Instruction

A suspect identified as a higher-up who instructed the Gangnam kidnapping and murder case has been apprehended by the police.

On the 5th, the Suseo Police Station in Seoul announced that they had arrested Mr. Yoo on charges of instructing robbery and murder. Mr. Yoo was caught by the police at around 3:06 PM in Yongin City, Gyeonggi Province.

Mr. Yoo is suspected of commissioning Mr. Lee (35) and others to kidnap and kill the victim. It is reported that Mr. Lee carried out the crime after receiving tens of millions of won from Mr. Yoo and his wife.

The police stated that they are continuing the investigation with the possibility of additional accomplices open.