Man Receives Probation for Purchasing Drugs with Cryptocurrency

Source: News1 Database

A 20-year-old man who was accused of using cryptocurrency and social media to purchase and consume drugs has been sentenced to probation.

On the 17th, Chief Judge Lee Young-jin of the second criminal court in Chuncheon announced that Mr. A (25 years old), who was charged with violating drug laws, has been sentenced to three years in prison with a five-year probationary period.

In March of last year, Mr. A ordered a box of marijuana and an e-cigarette from an unknown boxer in Spain via the Internet, paying 100,000 Korean won (about $76) in virtual currency. He imported marijuana three times within two months and provided his domestic address. In March of this year, Mr. A purchased and diluted 2g of marijuana and sent out 150,000 Korean won. The court stated, "Drug crimes are difficult to detect due to their nature, and the risk of recidivism is high. The crime carries a heavy weight due to the significant negative effects that delusions and addiction have on society.

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