South Korea seeks 20-year sentence for Delio CEO over $169M crypto fraud
South Korean prosecutors seek a 20-year sentence for Delio CEO Jeong Sang-ho over $169 million crypto fraud affecting nearly 2,800 investors. The deposit service froze customer assets in June 2023 after promising high-interest returns. The verdict is scheduled for July 16, reflecting South Korea's intensifying regulatory crackdown on crypto exchanges following recent anti-money laundering violations.
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