perpetrator
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The alleged perpetrator had improper access to Coupang users’ personal information such as names, phone numbers and even key codes for entering residential buildings.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The perpetrator didn’t access other sensitive data, such as credit-card numbers or government-issued identification numbers, according to Coupang.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
"While criminal justice has been served against the perpetrator, the wider systemic failures exposed by this case demand immediate, independent and transparent investigation," Singh wrote.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
They said the suspected perpetrator had been arrested and that his "motive is under investigation".
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
Sean was always the biggest perpetrator of said strategy, especially on days when he had a quiz in another class and wanted to slyly check his index cards while she prattled on.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
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