A mother and her son have been found dead in an apartment in Eumseong-gun, North Chungcheong Province, after falling victim to a voice phishing scam involving tens of millions of won.
According to investigative authorities on Monday, June 22, the bodies of a woman in her 50s, identified as A, and her son in his 20s, identified as B, were discovered in an apartment in Eumseong-gun on the morning of June 20.
Police were dispatched after receiving a report from a family member who stated, "I have been unable to reach my mother and brother since yesterday."
It is reported that a suicide note found at the scene contained a message stating, "It has been difficult due to the voice phishing damage."
The police believe that B had been defrauded of 50 million won through a voice phishing scam, leading the mother and son to become despondent and take their own lives. Authorities plan to close the case accordingly.
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Tragedy Strikes: Mother and Son Found Dead Following 50 Million Won Voice Phishing Scam
Jun 22, 2026
