About 70% of the people suspected of committing coronavirus-related subsidy fraud are younger than 30, according to National Police Agency statistics.
The NPA's figures show that about 2,500 people in their 20s and younger were arrested or referred to prosecutors in connection with such fraud over a roughly two-year period that ended May.
Many were reportedly attracted by statements on social media saying "You can get money easily" and similar enticements. A senior police official said many young people may have committed transgressions due to a lack of careful consideration.
