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| yna@yna.co.kr 2026-03-23 13:55:50
SEOUL, March 23 (Yonhap) -- Police said Monday they are investigating multiple cases of market-disrupting crimes, including ticket scalping linked to BTS’ comeback concert, as part of a broader crackdown on price-related offenses.
The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, which has formed a task force to combat crimes that destabilize consumer prices, is currently probing nine cases, Commissioner Park Jeong-bo said at a regular press briefing.
The cases include one violation of the Petroleum and Alternative Fuel Business Act, two fraud cases involving government policy funds, and six cases of illegal ticket resales.
Police said they have stepped up enforcement against violations of the petroleum law, including underfilled fuel sales, counterfeit oil, price collusion and unregistered business operations, amid concerns tied to the Middle East situation.
Of the six ticket scalping cases, one is related to the BTS comeback concert held March 21. Other cases involve attempts to resell tickets for KTX and SRT trains, as well as concerts and baseball games, at inflated prices.
Police are also preparing for potential election-related crimes ahead of the June 3 local elections, particularly those involving artificial intelligence.
Park warned that generative AI could be used to fabricate content, such as making it appear that a candidate engaged in activities they did not or falsely suggesting ties with celebrities or public figures.
He noted that such tactics represent an evolution from earlier election crimes involving deepfakes and voice manipulation.
Police plan to distribute troubleshoot guidelines to local stations on anticipated types of AI-related election crimes.
Park added that recent revisions to the Public Official Election Act allow for punishment of election campaigning using AI, and authorities are closely monitoring the issue.
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