Delivery App Facade Hides Home Invasion Attacks
Authorities in Seoul’s Yangcheon district have dismantled a revenge-for-hire operation that exploited food delivery disguises to target homes with instant ramen and laxative attacks. Investigators booked a man in his 40s, identified as A, along with his 30s subordinate B, for orchestrating the scheme.
Guaranteed Job Scam Recruits Attackers
The duo posed as guaranteed employment consultants, collecting deposits from prospective delivery workers. Starting early January, they directed recruits to an apartment complex in the area. Victims paid for the service, prompting operatives to arrive disguised as Baemin riders, pour instant noodle portions and laxatives through door gaps, and flee.
One 30s recruit messaged via Telegram boasting of prior “bobok terror” acts, securing irregular payments from multiple sources. Post-incident, the group deleted personal details and registered A with an external recruitment firm to mask identities during hiring.
Middleman Role Exposed in Probe
Further investigation seized devices from a 30s middleman, C, active on a Haedong job network. As a key Baemin individual broker, C facilitated recruitments since January 1. A and B joined the network on January 26-28.
Officers recovered data linking A, B, and another individual, Jeong, to the crimes. Jeong faces booking after additional questioning for personal information violations and related offenses.
