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South Korea and Brazil Unite Against Korea Wave Scams

2/24/2026

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South Korea and Brazil formalized a partnership to combat Korea Wave scams by signing a memorandum on February 23.
Acting Commissioner-General Yoo Jae-seong of the Korea National Police Agency and Andrei Passos Rodrigues of Brazil's Federal Police formalized partnership.
Discussions focused on criminals impersonating South Koreans online, termed Korea Wave scams.
The South Korean consulate in Sao Paulo warned that victims span ages and backgrounds and urged preventive measures.

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South Korea and Brazil formalized a partnership to combat Korea Wave scams by signing a memorandum on February 23.
Acting Commissioner-General Yoo Jae-seong of the Korea National Police Agency and Andrei Passos Rodrigues of Brazil's Federal Police formalized partnership.
Discussions focused on criminals impersonating South Koreans online, termed Korea Wave scams.
The South Korean consulate in Sao Paulo warned that victims span ages and backgrounds and urged preventive measures.