‼️ BREAKING | S. KOREAN POLICE LOSE SEIZED BTC 🇰🇷🟠
Seoul’s Gangnam Police reportedly lost 22 BTC (~$1.5M) that had been seized in a 2021 case.
📌 What happened:
• Funds were stored on a USB cold wallet
• The device was never reported stolen
• BTC was moved without detection
• Breach went unnoticed for years after the case was suspended
⚠️ Why it matters:
• Raises serious questions about custody & security protocols
• Highlights risks even with so-called “cold storage” solutions
• Underscores the importance of institutional-grade key management