Hacker Returns $21M in Stolen Bitcoin to South Korea

By Drift Striker · February 20, 2026

A recent and unexpected development has unfolded in the crypto and legal spheres. On February 19, 2026, South Korean prosecutors announced the return of approximately 320.88 BTC—valued at about $21.3 million—to government custody. The wallet, previously hacked during an investigation, was restored by an unidentified hacker who transferred the assets back to authorities. Why This […]