A recent ruling by a South Korean court has attracted attention. A man was involved in helping a voice phishing gang process illicit funds and used crypto assets for money laundering operations, with the amount in question reaching $68,000. Initially, the local court imposed a relatively mild sentence of 2 years and 6 months in prison, with 4 years of probation. This guy thought he could get away with it easily, so he appealed to the Suwon High Court. What was the result? The court not only did not reduce the sentence but instead became harsher, revoking the probation and changing the sentence to 4 years of imprisonment. What does this case illustrate? The judicial system's attitude toward money laundering with crypto assets is becoming stricter. Participating in the transfer of fraudulently obtained funds, whether directly or indirectly, may face more severe penalties. Especially when you try to appeal the case, the judge may re-examine the entire situation, ultimately leading to a heavier sentence. For ordinary users, it's best to stay away from such matters—one wrong decision could ruin the course of your life.