A senior executive of Bithumb, one of South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has been investigated for taking a bribe in exchange for a token listing.
According to a report by South Korean local media, a senior executive of Bithumb said, receiving bribes in exchange for listing tokens was under investigation. In the official records “lee“While the full name of the person whose surname is not disclosed due to legal reasons, which token is listed under this bribery case was also not included.
In the first statement made by the authorities, Seoul Southern District Attorney’s OfficeAs part of the investigation conducted by the Financial Investigation Division of Searching Lee’s office and home It was stated that a number of documents in the nature of evidence were seized.
While the Bithumb spokesperson refused to comment in detail about the incident in question, the investigation by the prosecutor’s office continues. confirmed.
Prior to token listing, especially senior employees of cryptocurrency exchanges “inside trading” Many examples were revealed in the past that they were involved in such acts of bribery.
Many employees of Bithumb, including former executives, have been investigated for similar reasons in the past. “Confidential Chairman of the Board” within the scope of the investigation Kang Jong Hyeon an unnamed person Arrested for alleged embezzlement.