韓國設立專門調查部門加強加密貨幣犯罪執法

為了應對不斷上升的加密貨幣犯罪，韓國司法部和安全部計劃將其調查部門提升為常設部門。此舉旨在加強與國內和國際機構的合作，簡化預算分配，並在可疑交易和加密相關犯罪報告激增的情況下任命專門的檢察官。

South Korea Fortifies Crypto Crime Enforcement with Permanent Investigative Department

韓國設立常設調查署加強加密貨幣犯罪執法

Seoul, South Korea – In a resolute move to combat the burgeoning threat of cryptocurrency-related crimes, the South Korean Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Security and Public Administration are spearheading efforts to establish a permanent investigative department dedicated to this burgeoning realm.

韓國首爾—為了堅決打擊加密貨幣相關犯罪日益增長的威脅，韓國司法部和安全與公共管理部正在帶頭建立一個專門負責這一新興領域的常設調查部門。

The proposed department will elevate the current temporary unit, established in July with approximately 30 expert members, to a permanent fixture within the government's prosecutorial apparatus. This transformation would empower the investigators with greater authority and financial autonomy, enabling them to effectively tackle the escalating tide of crypto-related offenses.

擬議的部門將把目前於 7 月成立、擁有約 30 名專家的臨時部門提升為政府檢察機構內的永久機構。這一轉變將賦予調查人員更大的權力和財務自主權，使他們能夠有效應對不斷升級的加密貨幣相關犯罪浪潮。

The impending Virtual Asset User Protection Act, scheduled to take effect on July 19, has sparked this imperative shift. The legislation introduces stringent penalties, including the possibility of life imprisonment for substantial crypto-related crimes exceeding 5 billion won ($3.6 million). The permanent department would assume the responsibility of enforcing these provisions and coordinating with domestic and international agencies on an equal footing.

即將於 7 月 19 日生效的《虛擬資產使用者保護法》引發了這一勢在必行的轉變。該立法引入了嚴厲的處罰，包括對金額超過 50 億韓元（360 萬美元）的重大加密貨幣相關犯罪可能判處終身監禁。常設部門將承擔執行這些規定的責任，並與國內和國際機構平等協調。

"The establishment of a permanent investigative department is a crucial step in combating the sophisticated and evolving nature of crypto-related crimes," stated a senior Ministry of Justice official. "This dedicated unit will provide the necessary resources and expertise to effectively prosecute these offenses and protect the integrity of the cryptocurrency market."

司法部一位高級官員表示：“建立常設調查部門是打擊複雜且不斷變化的加密貨幣相關犯罪的關鍵一步。” “這個專門部門將提供必要的資源和專業知識，以有效起訴這些犯罪行為並保護加密貨幣市場的完整性。”

The necessity for such a permanent department is underscored by the alarming surge in crypto-related criminal activity in South Korea. In 2023 alone, the number of suspicious transactions reported escalated by 48.8% year-on-year to 16,076, while reports of alleged crypto-related crimes to law enforcement spiked by 90%.

韓國加密貨幣相關犯罪活動的驚人激增凸顯了設立這樣一個常設部門的必要性。僅在 2023 年，報告的可疑交易數量就同比增加了 48.8%，達到 16,076 筆，而向執法部門報告的涉嫌加密貨幣相關犯罪的報告猛增了 90%。

South Korea has embarked on a multi-pronged approach to regulate its cryptocurrency ecosystem. This year, the country has tightened rules governing token listings on local exchanges and announced intentions to intensify scrutiny of exchanges by enforcing compliance with Financial Action Task Force standards.

韓國已採取多管齊下的方法來監管其加密貨幣生態系統。今年，該國收緊了當地交易所代幣上市的規則，並宣布打算透過強制遵守金融行動特別工作組的標準來加強對交易所的審查。

The political landscape has also been infused with the crypto debate. Leading political parties have pledged to ease restrictions on the cryptocurrency industry in the lead-up to this year's parliamentary elections. President Yoon Suk Yeol's administration has postponed the implementation of a 20% tax on crypto capital gains from 2023 to 2025 while focusing on strengthening tax collection efforts within the crypto sector.

政治格局也充滿了關於加密貨幣的爭論。主要政黨已承諾在今年的國會選舉前放鬆對加密貨幣產業的限制。韓國總統尹錫烈 (Yoon Suk Yeol) 領導的政府將 2023 年對加密貨幣資本利得徵收 20% 的稅推遲到 2025 年，同時重點加強加密貨幣行業的徵稅工作。

"South Korea's commitment to combating crypto-related crimes and regulating the industry demonstrates its recognition of the potential risks and benefits associated with this novel asset class," remarked an industry analyst. "The establishment of a permanent investigative department is a testament to the country's determination to strike a balance between innovation and public safety."

一位行業分析師表示：“韓國致力於打擊與加密貨幣相關的犯罪並監管該行業，這表明韓國認識到與這一新穎資產類別相關的潛在風險和收益。” “設立常設調查部門證明了該國在創新與公共安全之間取得平衡的決心。”

The creation of a permanent crypto crime investigative department in South Korea marks a significant milestone in the global fight against cryptocurrency-related offenses. This move sends a clear message that governments are prepared to invest significant resources to protect their citizens and uphold the rule of law in the digital asset realm.

韓國設立常設加密貨幣犯罪調查部門標誌著全球打擊加密貨幣相關犯罪的重要里程碑。此舉發出了一個明確的訊息，即各國政府準備投入大量資源來保護其公民並維護數位資產領域的法治。