Seoul voice phishing joint task force to disband as prosecutors service reforms kick in, officials vow continuity
The Seoul Eastern District joint investigation team that led a four-year crackdown on voice phishing and other non-face-to-face fraud is scheduled to disband on October 2, 2026. Authorities say the team’s casework and intelligence ties will be preserved under the new prosecutorial structure, while experts warn the transition could create gaps in cross-agency coordination.