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A man is suspected of attempting to poison his business partner following a loss of bitcoins., 2026/02/25 10:11:28
In South Korea, a 30-year-old man is accused of attempting to poison his business partner; investigators allege that the suspect added pesticide to his companion’s coffee. The motive is linked to significant losses in cryptocurrency investments.
The incident took place in Seoul. Authorities believe that during a business meeting, the suspect introduced methomyl into his business partner’s cup. After consuming the coffee, the victim lost consciousness and collapsed. He was taken to a hospital, where he remained in a coma for three days. The man is currently undergoing treatment.
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According to the investigation, since 2022, the two men had been running a joint business, managing investment programs that involved investing in Bitcoin. A conflict arose after the businessmen incurred losses exceeding 1.17 billion Korean won (approximately $816,000). This amount included both company funds and personal investments.
The victim accused his colleague of the incident and took unilateral control of the firm’s finances. Investigators believe that his partner intended to reclaim the company and thus decided to eliminate his associate.
The case materials are already in court, with a hearing scheduled for March 10. The accused faces charges of attempted murder and violations of the Pesticide Control Act. If found guilty, he could face life imprisonment.
The number of attacks on crypto investors is increasing globally. Previously, two teenagers aged 16 and 17 from California were charged with assaulting a couple they believed to be in possession of $66 million in cryptocurrency.
