Prosecutors Form Special Digital Sex Crime Investigation Task Force... 'Zero Tolerance' for All Involved

Assignment of Female Investigation Chief to 'Baksa Bang' Jo Joo-bin Case

Telegram 'Baksa Bang' operator Jo Joo-bin is being transferred from Jongno Police Station in Seoul to the prosecution on the morning of the 25th. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Seok-jin] The prosecution has established a dedicated task force (TF) to investigate digital sex crime cases, including the Telegram 'Baksa Room' case.

On the 25th, the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office formed the 'Digital Sex Crime Special Investigation TF' to strictly respond to cases such as the distribution of illegal sexually exploitative videos.

This TF was jointly organized by four departments: the Women and Children Crime Investigation Division (Wojobu), which specializes in sex crime cases, the Violent Crime Division, the Crime Proceeds Recovery Division, and the Immigration and Customs Crime Division.

The TF is led by Deputy Chief Prosecutor Kim Wook-joon, with Chief Prosecutor Yoo Hyun-jung of Wojobu serving as the overall team leader. It consists of a total of 21 members, including 9 prosecutors and 12 investigators.

The TF will comprehensively handle the Telegram 'Baksa Room' case and related cases through ▲ investigation, prosecution maintenance, and criminal justice cooperation (Case Investigation Team) ▲ police investigation supervision and legal review (Investigation Supervision Team) ▲ crime proceeds recovery and institutional improvements to prevent recurrence (Recurrence Prevention Team).

Meanwhile, the core figure of the 'Baksa Room' case, Jo Joo-bin, who was transferred to the prosecution on the same day, was assigned to Wojobu. Considering the importance of the case, Prosecutor Yoo, who is in charge of Wojobu, was designated as the lead prosecutor.

A prosecution official stated, “Through thorough investigation, we will identify all related parties and strictly punish them according to the zero-tolerance principle. We will also do our best to prevent the spread and deletion of illegal sexually exploitative videos and to restore the damages suffered by victims of digital sex crimes.”

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