Today's Top #3: 22 BTC Worth $1.5M Vanish from South Korean Police Custody
tldr; 22 Bitcoins worth $1.5 million have disappeared from the custody of Seoul’s Gangnam Police Station in South Korea. The cryptocurrency, held as evidence, was transferred to an unknown external wallet despite the physical cold storage wallet remaining intact. Authorities suspect a sophisticated digital operation and have launched an investigation to determine the cause, whether internal negligence or external hacking. The incident highlights the need for improved protocols for handling digital assets in law enforcement.
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Posted Feb 14, 2026, 8:00 AM UTC
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