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Polymarket users referred to prosecutors in South Korea: Report

Cointelegraph·September 17, 2026·1 min read
Polymarket users referred to prosecutors in South Korea: Report

South Korean police reportedly referred 18 Polymarket users to prosecutors in a gambling probe involving 26 people and $12.7 million in bets. The referral marks a significant legal action against prediction market participants, highlighting regulatory scrutiny of such platforms in the region.

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