Kwak Tube falsely accused of being 'international coin scammer,' shocked by photo theft
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- YouTuber Kwak Tube (Kwak Jun-bin) has been falsely accused of being involved in a cryptocurrency scam.
- He clarified on social media that he is a South Korean YouTuber and has never engaged with cryptocurrencies.
- Kwak Tube stated that his photos were stolen and used without his permission in the scam.
South Korean YouTuber Kwak Tube, whose real name is Kwak Jun-bin, has found himself unexpectedly implicated in a cryptocurrency fraud case involving hundreds of billions of won. The popular content creator took to social media to vehemently deny any involvement and clarify his position.
In a message posted in English on his social media accounts, Kwak Tube stated, "I am a YouTuber from Korea and I have never even tried crypto. He stole my picture." This direct denial aimed to distance himself from the fraudulent activities and assure his followers and the public of his innocence.
I am a YouTuber from Korea and I have never even tried crypto. He stole my picture.
The YouTuber expressed his astonishment and frustration at being falsely accused, particularly in relation to a financial crime. He emphasized that he does not create or promote cryptocurrencies and that his identity and image have been misused by the perpetrators of the scam. The incident highlights the growing issue of identity theft and the misuse of public figures' images in online fraudulent schemes.
The scam reportedly involves a significant amount of virtual assets, and the inclusion of Kwak Tube's name and image has caused considerable shock and confusion. His clarification is crucial in preventing further damage to his reputation and in alerting the public to the fraudulent nature of the scheme.
I'm being impersonated in a crypto scam. I don't make crypto.
Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.