Increase in COVID-19 Related Crimes... Total of 137 Cases Managed by Prosecution

[Asia Economy Reporter Song Seung-yoon] As of the 5th, the number of cases related to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) managed by the prosecution has totaled 137. This is an increase of 24 cases from 113 cases the previous day.

According to the Supreme Prosecutors' Office, as of 9 a.m. on the same day, the total number of COVID-19 related cases managed by the prosecution is 137. Specifically, 17 cases are under investigation, 111 cases are under police supervision, 8 cases have been prosecuted, and 1 case was not prosecuted.

By charge, there are ▲ 65 cases of mask payment fraud (fraud) ▲ 27 cases of hoarding health supplies, etc. (violation of the Price Stabilization Act) ▲ 27 cases of spreading false information (obstruction of business, etc.) ▲ 10 cases of leaking information on confirmed patients or suspects (breach of official secrets, etc.) ▲ 8 cases of false reporting of contact with confirmed patients and false statements or refusal of quarantine during epidemiological investigations (obstruction of official duties by deception, etc.).

In particular, among COVID-19 related cases, hoarding of masks and other health supplies has significantly increased. This type of crime rose from 19 cases the previous day to 27 cases on the same day, an increase of 8 cases in one day.

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