# Two Foreign Nationals Sentenced for Robbing 217 Million Won in Cash in Hwaseong

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- Published: 2026-11-04T09:28:52.838Z
- Publisher: Unnie Note

> A Kyrgyz and a Russian national were sentenced to prison in Suwon for robbing a man of about 217 million won in cash in Hwaseong.

## Key points

1. The Kyrgyz man received 3 years and 6 months, and the Russian man received 3 years.
2. The robbery took place on April 7 in Manse-gu, Hwaseong.
3. About 6.35 million won of the stolen cash was returned to the victim.

## What happened?

The Suwon District Court sentenced two foreign nationals in their twenties for special robbery, according to Yonhap News. The court gave a Kyrgyz national, identified as A, 3 years and 6 months in prison, and a Russian national, identified as B, 3 years.

## How did the robbery unfold?

According to the indictment, the two were recruited through a day-labor agency by an unidentified foreign man, C. C reportedly told them the cash owner was not in Korea and would be unable to report a robbery. On April 7, the pair allegedly waited near a spot where the victim was to receive the money. After the victim walked out, they threatened him with a blunt object and took a bag containing about 217 million won, then fled. A third accomplice fled overseas.

## What did the court say?

The court described the crime as serious because several people used weapons to threaten the victim and took a large sum. It noted the victim had not received an apology or settlement. In mitigation, it said about 6.35 million won was returned to the victim, that B confessed, and that B had no prior criminal record in Korea. A denied the charges.

## For international fans

This case is a criminal news story rather than an entertainment one. It shows how Korean courts treat special robbery, a charge that can apply even when weapons are used in a group crime.

## FAQ

### How long were the sentences?

The Kyrgyz national received 3 years and 6 months, and the Russian national received 3 years, according to Yonhap News reporting on November 1, 2026.

### Where did the robbery happen?

The robbery took place on April 7 in Manse-gu, Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, around 1:10 a.m.

### Has the mastermind been caught?

No. The man who allegedly proposed the plan, C, has not been identified, and the third accomplice fled overseas.

## Sources

- [Yonhap News](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20261030072800061)

_Written and translated with AI from official announcements and Korean media reports. If something is wrong, please let us know._