20s Male Falsely Reported "Infected with New Coronavirus," Arrested by Police

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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Seong-yeol] A man in his 20s who falsely reported that he was infected with the "novel coronavirus infection (Wuhan pneumonia)" was arrested by the police.

On the 29th, the Gwangju Bukbu Police Station announced that they have booked and are investigating A (24) on charges of falsely reporting that he was infected with the novel coronavirus.

At around 3 a.m. that day, A falsely reported to the fire department, saying, "I think I am infected with the novel coronavirus."

The 119 emergency call center staff who received the report advised A, "You need to get a screening test at a nearby medical institution."

In response, A reportedly rambled, saying, "I have already been to the hospital," which raised suspicion, leading the fire department to request an investigation by the police.

After checking A's communication records and immigration control records, the police found that A had never been to China. Subsequently, A admitted to making the false report to the police.

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