[South Korean Police Arrest 4 Uzbek Nationals for Transferring Funds to Syrian Terrorist Organization and Procuring Vehicles] Odaily Planet Daily News – In April, the Gwangju Metropolitan Police Agency in South Korea arrested four Uzbek nationals under the "Anti-Terrorism Financing Act." Among them, the main suspect has been indicted, detained, and is undergoing trial, while the other three are being investigated without detention; one individual is the subject of a Red Notice issued by Interpol. Police allege that between August 2024 and April 2025, the main suspect transferred 4,267 USDT in seven transactions to the Syrian organization Katibat Tawhid wal Jihad (KTJ). Established in 2014, KTJ is primarily composed of Central Asian militants and has been designated as a terrorist organization by both the United Nations and the United States. Investigations revealed that the main suspect also allegedly received cryptocurrency from KTJ, purchased 11 used cars and 2 excavators worth a total of 170 million KRW (approximately $121,000), and shipped the vehicles to Syria. The other three individuals are suspected of assisting in the procurement and export of the vehicles. Police stated that this case involves receiving cryptocurrency from a terrorist organization, purchasing vehicles, and supplying them, marking the first such case in South Korea. Further investigations revealed that the main suspect used three personal wallets and deposited the vehicle payments into an account under their spouse's name. The case remains under investigation. (Decrypt)