The Crime Involved Trash Bags. But It Wasn’t a Mob Caper.
The New York Times • 12/12/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
Prosecutors allege that a city official on Jeju Island, South Korea, embezzled over $400,000 by misappropriating funds from the sale of government-issued trash bags, which were priced as low as 7 cents each, according to The New York Times.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
34 days
40
Velocity (0-40)
19 sources
8
Tier (0-10)
The New York Times
15
Breadth (0-15)
19 unique
Total Score98/100
AnalysisRisk 10
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 19 independent sources
Age: 34 days - proven survivor
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