Advocate group demands justice for DPRK defectors allegedly defrauded in scam



News Advocate group demands justice for DPRK defectors allegedly defrauded in scam North Korean refugees unfamiliar with South Korean society are especially susceptible to pyramid schemes, expert says Ifang Bremer June 10, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A stack of South Korean currency \| Image: Pixabay A group that advocates for North Korean defectors has demanded prosecutors take action against a company that allegedly scammed over 300 defectors in a pyramid scheme. Representatives for victims of the scam made their plea at a press conference at South Korea’s National Assembly on Thursday, where they expressed frustration with the lack of a legal response against the perpetrators. A group that advocates for North Korean defectors has demanded prosecutors take action against a company that allegedly scammed over 300 defectors in a pyramid scheme. Representatives for victims of the scam made their plea at a press conference at South Korea’s National Assembly on Thursday, where they expressed frustration with the lack of a legal response against the perpetrators. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Advocate group demands justice for DPRK defectors allegedly defrauded in scam

North Korean refugees unfamiliar with South Korean society are especially susceptible to pyramid schemes, expert says

Ifang Bremer June 10, 2022

Advocate group demands justice for DPRK defectors allegedly defrauded in scam

A stack of South Korean currency | Image: Pixabay

A group that advocates for North Korean defectors has demanded prosecutors take action against a company that allegedly scammed over 300 defectors in a pyramid scheme.

Representatives for victims of the scam made their plea at a press conference at South Korea’s National Assembly on Thursday, where they expressed frustration with the lack of a legal response against the perpetrators.

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