A South Korean financial officer in their 20s has been sentenced to three years in prison by the Busan District Court for embezzling company funds to invest in cryptocurrencies. The court found that between 2021 and 2025, the individual transferred company funds to their personal account approximately 680 times, embezzling a total of 570 million Korean won. The funds were used for cryptocurrency trading, overseas travel, and personal expenses. Additionally, the employee forged company deposit trust balance certificates to conceal the crime.