"Let's Meet and Trade": Gang Lures Victim, Drugs Him, and Steals Cash

A group of suspects has been apprehended by police for luring a victim under the guise of trading cryptocurrency, making him drink a beverage laced with drugs, and fleeing with cash.

The Incheon Seobu Police Station announced today (September 30) that it has arrested and transferred two suspects in their 40s, including A, to prosecutors on special robbery charges.

The suspects are accused of fleeing with 35 million won in cash brought by B, a victim in his 30s who came to the lobby of an officetel in Cheongna-dong, Seo-gu, at around 4:30 p.m. on September 16 for a cryptocurrency transaction.

Investigations revealed that the suspects committed the crime by luring B with the promise that in-person cryptocurrency transactions could save them on transaction fees and other costs.

It was found that the suspects handed B a beverage suspected of containing drugs, and while B was dazed, they made off with the money brought for the transaction.

After drinking the beverage, B fell asleep in his car and woke up 5 hours later, but reportedly could not remember what had happened prior.

Upon receiving a report, the police launched an investigation and apprehended the two suspects on September 21 and yesterday (September 29) in Wonju, Gangwon Province, and Incheon, respectively.

During the arrests, police recovered 5.5 million won in cash that the suspects were carrying.

Police have requested a detailed analysis from the National Forensic Service to identify the substances contained in the beverage B drank.

A police official stated, "We plan to apply for an arrest warrant for the accomplice apprehended yesterday, and we will continue our investigation to recover the proceeds of the crime."
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