South Korea’s family-run conglomerates helped rebuild the country after the Korean War, but they are now seen by many as corrupting influences on the political system.
Tag: Extortion and Blackmail
She Stalked Her Daughter’s Killers Across Mexico, One by One
Armed with a handgun, a fake ID card and disguises, Miriam Rodríguez was a one-woman detective squad, defying a system where criminal impunity often prevails.
Cho Joo-bin Gets 40 Years in South Korean Prison for Sexual Exploitation
Cho Joo-bin was convicted of blackmailing young women into making sexually explicit video clips that he sold online.
On Afghan Highways, Even the Police Fear the Taliban’s Toll Collectors
As the U.S. retreats and peace talks stall, the Taliban have increasingly taken over Afghanistan’s highways, raising millions in unofficial taxes and strengthening their negotiating position.
Australia Says Chinese Students Are Targets in ‘Virtual Kidnapping’ Scams
Recent cases reveal the evolution of a crime that often exploits worry over family members abroad with digital savvy and old-fashioned coercion.
Black Forest ‘Rambo’ Eludes German Police 3 Days Into Hunt
A squatter armed with bow and arrow, spear and gun overpowered four officers and fled into the Black Forest on Sunday. Despite a huge search effort, he is still at large.
2 American Teenagers Admit Killing Police Officer in Rome, Officials Say
The teenagers, 18 and 19, were charged on Saturday over the fatal stabbing of the military police officer after what officials said had been a drug deal gone bad.
In Baltimore and Beyond, a Stolen N.S.A. Tool Wreaks Havoc
American cities are being hijacked with an N.S.A. cyberweapon that has already done billions of dollars in damage overseas. The N.S.A. will say nothing.
Gantz, Netanyahu’s Challenger, Faces Lurid Questions After Iran Hacked His Phone
The former army chief with the best chance to unseat the prime minister in April’s election is suddenly on the defensive, and not about the issues.
American-Israeli Teenager Is Sentenced to 10 Years for Bomb Hoaxes
The 19-year-old from southern Israel was a minor when he began his campaign of terror, which forced school evacuations and grounded planes.