Korean-American sought by Interpol for making bomb threats to Apink
A Korean-American man who conducted multiple bomb threats to K-pop band Apink, is now sought by the Korean police as well as Interpol.
Busan Yeonje Police said on Tuesday they are tracking the man on suspicion of making a fake bomb threat to a large-scale concert venue last weekend.
The suspect called the police to tell them that he installed a bomb at the venue for “Busan One Asia Festival” where Apink was set to perform on Sunday. Following the report, the police conducted a comprehensive search of the venue but did not find any explosives.
K-pop band Apink. (Plan A Entertainment) |
Although he hid his caller ID when he called the police to make the fake reports, the suspect’s identity has been uncovered by investigators as a Korean-American man based in Canada.
At the request from the local police, an Interpol red notice has been filed against the suspect.
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