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'ChatGPT made me do it': Suspected thief blames AI for elaborate scheme to get police attention

ChatGPT “told” a thief to steal high-end computer components — at least, that’s the story a suspect in Pyeongtaek is pitching to police after allegedly drilling their way into a computer parts store and making off with pricey graphics cards.

2026-02-25

Kia Tigers locker room thieves receive suspended sentences

Two men who repeatedly broke into the Kia Tigers’ home stadium locker room and stole cash and valuables received suspended prison sentences, the Gwangju District Court said Friday.

2026-02-20

Two women believed to be Korean wanted in Phuket for stealing swimsuits

Two women believed to be Korean are being sought by police in Phuket after allegedly stealing high-priced swimwear from a local boutique, Thai media reported Tuesday.

2026-02-11

Gold rush: Jewelry store worker runs off with more than $700,000 of the precious metal

Police launched an investigation after a man working at a jewelry store in Jongno 3-ga, central Seoul, allegedly made off with 4 kilograms (8.8 pounds) of gold worth more than 1 billion won ($700,000).

2026-01-30

Man caught stealing hundreds of bottles of alcohol from Daegu restaurant

A man who stole hundreds of bottles of alcohol over several months from a restaurant in Daegu was caught by the restaurant owner after a late-night stakeout. The man reportedly told police that he did it “because he was hungry.”

2025-11-27

Louvre heist highlights thorny issue for museums: How to secure art without becoming fortresses

The day after the jewelry heist at the Louvre in Paris, officials from across Washington's world-famous museums were already talking, assessing and planning how to bolster their own security.

2025-10-31

Thief fined for breaking into a home after using social media to confirm residents were on vacation

A thief in their 40s was fined for breaking into a home and stealing cash after confirming through an Instagram post that the residents were away.

2025-10-29

Two teens in Daejeon referred to juvenile court for robbing person in wheelchair

Two teenagers have been referred to a juvenile court for allegedly stealing cash from a disabled person, targeting them because they believed they wouldn’t be able to pursue them in their wheelchair.

2025-09-25

Man who broke into TV star Park Na-rae's house sentenced to 2 years in prison

A man in his 30s who broke into the home of television personality Park Na-rae and stole valuables worth tens of millions of won was sentenced to prison on Wednesday. The Seoul Western District Court sentenced the man to two years in prison.

2025-09-03

Hacking ringleader who tried to steal HYBE shares from BTS member Jungkook's account extradited to Korea

The ringleader of a hacking group that attempted to steal 8.4 billion won ($6.03 million) worth of shares in HYBE from a securities account registered under BTS member Jungkook was extradited to Korea from Thailand.

2025-08-22