Men Sentenced for Drugging Friend to Steal 13 Million Won Gold Necklace

A South Korean court has handed down prison sentences to two men in their 20s who drugged a friend with sedatives in an attempt to steal his valuable gold necklace, reportedly worth 13.12 million won (approximately $9,500 USD).

The Gwangju District Court sentenced one of the accused, identified as Mr. A (23), to two years in prison for charges including theft and attempted aggravated robbery. His accomplice, Mr. B (23), received a sentence of 18 months. Two other individuals, Mr. C (23) and Mr. D (23), received suspended sentences and a fine, respectively.

Prosecutors alleged that on March 7, Mr. A and Mr. B targeted their friend at a bar in Gwangju's Buk District. Mr. A administered a potent sedative into the victim's drink while Mr. B lured him away under the pretense of smoking. When the victim did not immediately fall asleep, the pair increased the dosage of the sedative.

Ultimately, the victim remained conscious, prompting the two men to ask to try on the necklace. They then fled the scene with the stolen jewelry. The court's decision reflects the severity of the crime, which involved premeditation and the use of dangerous substances against a trusting friend.