韓國檢察官調查Bithumb關於基金濫用指控

2025年3月20日，官方當局在Yeoksam-Dong總部進行了突襲。噹噹局收到有關公司資金使用的信息以幫助前首席執行官Kim Dae-Sik購買自己的公寓時，調查開始了。

South Korean prosecutors have reportedly launched an investigation into Bithumb, one of the nation’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, following allegations of misused funds.

據報導，韓國檢察官在指控濫用資金的指控之後，對Bithumb進行了調查，Bithumb是美國最大的加密貨幣交易所之一。

According to a report by Yonhap, on Monday, March 20, prosecutors from the Seoul Eastern Joint, Monetary, and Securities Detached Prosecutors’ Office arrived at the Yeoksam-dong headquarters of Bithumb to carry out an investigation.

根據Yonhap的一份報告，3月20日星期一，來自首爾東部聯合，貨幣和證券脫離檢察官辦公室的檢察官到達了Bithumb的Yeoksam-Dong總部進行調查。

The investigation apparently stems from an ongoing inquiry by the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) into Bithumb. The FSS reportedly received an anonymous tip and began looking into the matter.

調查顯然源於金融監督服務（FSS）對Bithumb的持續調查。據報導，FSS收到了一個匿名提示，並開始研究此事。

During their probe, the FSS uncovered an instance where Bithumb deposited money, said to be worth 3 billion won ($2.2 million), to help former CEO Kim Dae-sik buy his own apartment, according to local news outlet Korea JoongAng Daily.

在調查期間，FSS揭示了一個實例，據說，Bithumb存入的錢價值30億韓元（220萬美元），以幫助前首席執行官Kim Dae-Sik購買自己的公寓。

The service then passed the case on to the prosecution for further action, the report notes.

該報告指出，該服務隨後將案件傳遞給了起訴進一步訴訟。

The Seongsu-dong apartment that Kim allegedly had an interest in is located in a prime area of Seoul, and the money used for the deposit appears to have come from Bithumb’s own accounts.

據稱金有興趣的Seongsu-Dong公寓位於首爾的主要區域，用於押金的資金似乎來自Bithumb自己的帳戶。

While Kim is no longer the CEO, having transitioned to an advisory position at the organization, he was apparently still in control of Bithumb’s administrative and financial decisions during his time as CEO.

儘管金正日不再是首席執行官，但已過渡到該組織的諮詢職位，但在擔任首席執行官期間，他顯然仍在控制Bithumb的行政和財務決策。

The authorities must now assess whether this transfer of funds ultimately broke any regulations at present.

當局現在必須評估這種資金轉讓是否最終違反了目前的任何法規。

Bithumb has yet to make any public statement regarding the various allegations.

Bithumb尚未就各種指控作出任何公開聲明。

Prosecutors will be reviewing financial documentation and interviewing company executives to determine if the company funds were unlawfully distributed.

檢察官將審查財務文件和採訪公司高管，以確定公司資金是否非法分配。

If Bithumb and its executives are found guilty, they could face serious legal consequences. The case also highlights the growing concerns about sound financial practices within South Korea’s crypto market.

如果發現Bithumb及其高管被判有罪，他們可能會面臨嚴重的法律後果。此案還強調了人們對韓國加密貨幣市場中合理的財務實踐的日益關注。

South Korea has been systematically reforming its cryptocurrency exchange regulations over the past couple of years. Regulatory bodies, such as the FSS and the Financial Services Commission, have been working to build trust in the market by trying to curb fraudulent activities and verify digital asset businesses' operations.

在過去的幾年中，韓國一直在系統地改革其加密貨幣交換法規。 FSS和金融服務委員會等監管機構一直在努力通過試圖遏制欺詐活動並驗證數字資產業務的運營來建立對市場的信任。

This case could increase the pressure on corporations to be governed better within this industry.

此案可能會增加對公司在該行業中更好地管理的壓力。

Earlier court actions against exchanges like Coinone and Upbit have already triggered intensified regulatory compliance requirements.

對諸如Coinone和UPBIT等交流的較早法院行動已經觸發了加強的監管合規要求。

The outcome of the investigation is likely to influence the direction of upcoming regulatory policies in the country.

調查的結果可能會影響該國即將進行的監管政策的方向。

Moreover, a negative verdict for Bithumb might lead to less confidence from investors in the platform.

此外，對Bithumb的負面判決可能會導致平台投資者的信心較小。

This case can also impact South Korea’s global standing as a player in the cryptocurrency market space.

此案還可能影響韓國作為加密貨幣市場領域的參與者的全球地位。

Prosecutors will be collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses to make their decision on whether to press charges.

檢察官將收集證據並採訪證人，以決定是否按照指控提出指控。

On the other hand, regulatory entities might introduce new measures to enhance their monitoring capabilities within the sector by the time this case period ends.

另一方面，監管實體可能會引入新的措施，以增強其在此案例期間結束時在該部門內的監視能力。