Duo Arrested for Staging Traffic Accidents to Pocket Over 100 Million Won in Insurance Fraud

Two men in their 30s have been apprehended by police for staging intentional traffic accidents to fraudulently obtain over 100 million won in insurance payouts.

The Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency's Traffic Crime Investigation Team announced today (June 22) that they have arrested a 30-year-old man, identified as A, and referred his accomplice, a 31-year-old man identified as B, to the prosecution without detention on charges of violating the Special Act on the Prevention of Insurance Fraud.

A and his accomplice are accused of staging 77 intentional traffic accidents in the Gyeyang-gu area of Incheon between September 2016 and May of this year, pocketing approximately 150 million won in insurance money.

Investigations revealed that the pair committed the crimes by approaching reversing vehicles on a motorcycle or by intentionally striking their arms against the side mirrors of vehicles driving through narrow alleys.

It was found that after the accidents, they demanded insurance payouts under the pretense of hospital treatment costs, settlement money, and motorcycle repair expenses.

Police began tracking the suspects after detecting signs of criminal activity based on reports of suspected insurance fraud filed by insurance companies starting in the second half of last year. A was arrested after a nine-month pursuit following his failure to comply with police summons.

A police official stated, "We are continuing to investigate whether the suspects committed additional crimes," and advised, "If you suspect insurance fraud, please secure dashcam footage and photos of the scene, and consult with or report it to your insurance company or the police."

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