South Korean police lose 2.1 billion won in BTC in latest crypto loss by authorities in 2026

South Korean law enforcement has suffered its second major crypto custody loss in 2026, with police losing 22 Bitcoins worth 2. 1 billion won (around $1. 5 million) from seized criminal assets. News of the latest loss broke today, although the specific details about which department lost the funds and the exact circumstances surrounding the disappearance remain […] source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/south-korea-police-lose-btc/