Airline staffer charged with leaking BTS flight schedule; allegedly sold info to brokers
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Airline staff charged for sharing flight schedule
According to The Korea Times, three people were arrested by the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's cybercrime unit at the beginning of this year, one of whom was an employee at an airline. Investigation into the matter led the police officials to discover financial records and other incriminating evidence that pointed towards the fact that the three individuals had been selling private information of BTS, as well as other artists, to brokers online.
A statement from the report read that, 'Other HYBE artists, as well as those from different entertainment agencies, were also targeted. For example, a hardcore fan used that information to purchase a seat near an idol group and stalked the members during the flight'.
Fans would then use this private information to access the same flights as their favourite idols.
Company to take strict action
BTS's management agency also issued a statement regarding further actions in the case.
They promised that they would be taking the case seriously and would be proceeding with legal proceedings as required.
Their statement read, 'We will respond firmly and hold those responsible fully accountable, with zero tolerance and without offering any settlements or leniency, for the criminal act of commercialising and trading artists' personal information'.
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