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Crypto asset fraud case worth 900 billion won: Lee Hi-jin handed over to the investigative department
The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency officially transferred the criminal case to the Financial Crime Investigation Unit. The focus is on businessman Lee He-jin, known as the “Stock God of Cheondam-dong,” who was previously convicted of illegal securities trading. The suspect is charged under the Act on the Punishment of Economic Crimes related to fraud in virtual assets.
Scope and Nature of the Charges
The investigation uncovered crypto fraud involving the issuance and manipulation of three tokens, including PikaCoin. The total estimated losses amount to approximately 900 billion won. The case was initially opened after a complaint from a representative of PikaCoin, who claimed that Lee failed to settle about 18.8 billion won. The dispute over payments in crypto assets and Jin price became the starting point for a deeper investigation into a coordinated scam scheme.
Criminal History and Investigation Progress
This is not Lee’s first contact with law enforcement. In 2020, he was sentenced to three years and six months for illegal stock operations. In October 2023, he was arrested on new suspicion of organizing large-scale cryptocurrency fraud. However, in March 2025, Lee was released on bail and is currently under investigation without detention, allowing him to remain free until sentencing.