[South Korean Financial Officer Embezzles 570 Million KRW for Crypto Trading, Sentenced to Prison] According to South Korean media outlet Newsis, a company financial officer in their 20s was sentenced to 3 years in prison by the Busan District Court for embezzling company funds to invest in cryptocurrency. The court found that between 2021 and 2025, the individual transferred company funds to their personal account approximately 680 times, embezzling a total of 570 million KRW for crypto trading, overseas travel, and living expenses. They also forged company deposit trust balance certificates to cover up the crime.