‘Revenge-for-hire’ gang leader detained, group allegedly stole data from Baemin to find targets

A suspect believed to be the ringleader of a group that carried out so-called “revenge-for-hire” attacks using stolen Baemin customer data walks after attending a pretrial detention hearing at the Seoul Southern District Court in Yangcheon District, western Seoul, on March 28, 2026. [News1] The ringleader of a group that carried out so-called revenge-for-hire attacks — including smearing excrement on victims’ front doors in exchange for money — has been detained. The group is also suspected of stealing personal information by infiltrating the food delivery platform Baedal Minjok, known as Baemin, to obtain the addresses of their targets. The suspect, believed to be the ringleader and surnamed Chung, promoted the illegal services on Telegram, advertising, “We will carry out revenge attacks on your behalf,” and directed accomplices after receiving payment, according to the Yangcheon Police Precinct on Saturday. Police said the group carried out retaliatory attacks in January in Siheung, Gyeonggi, and Yangcheon District in western Seoul, smearing filth on apartment doors and spray-painting insults as part of clients’ personal revenge. Related Article Coupang CEO Rogers thanks delivery workers after overnight shift experience Coupang weighs speed versus efficiency, applies for 'bundled delivery' patent Four arrested in ‘revenge-for-hire’ crimes using stolen Baemin customer data Accomplices were paid between 800,000 won ($531) and 1 million won per job. The Seoul Southern District Court issued a detention warrant for Chung on charges including intimidation, trespassing and property damage, citing “concerns over destruction of evidence and flight risk.” The Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police Agency detained suspects linked to similar cases in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi, on Dec. 7, 2025, Dongtan in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi, on Feb. 22 and March 4, 2026, and Gunpo, Gyeonggi, on Feb. 24, 2026, though those who ordered the crimes were not apprehended. The detained suspects allegedly harassed victims’ families by delivering envelopes...