Alleged Newtoki Operator Extradited From Japan to South Korea
The extradition marks a new level of cross-border enforcement against digital piracy, as Japan for the first time surrendered one of its own nationals to South Korea under the bilateral agreement.
Reporting from 1 sources: Anime News Network.
The suspected operator of Newtoki, one of South Korea's largest illegal webtoon distribution sites, was extradited from Japan to South Korea on Thursday. The 37-year-old former Korean national, who acquired Japanese citizenship in 2022, is accused of running a large-scale piracy network. The extradition is the first time Japan has extradited one of its own nationals to South Korea under their bilateral treaty.
The suspected operator behind Newtoki, one of South Korea's largest illegal webtoon distribution sites, was extradited from Japan to South Korea on Thursday. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced the 37-year-old suspect was repatriated via Gimpo International Airport under the Korea-Japan extradition treaty. The individual, a former Korean national who reportedly acquired Japanese citizenship in 2022, is accused of distributing thousands of unauthorized works including popular manga titles like Slam Dunk and One Piece, and generating illicit profits through advertising. The case is the first time Japan has extradited one of its own nationals to South Korea under the bilateral agreement.
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