Foreign Man in His 30s Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Luring to Motel Under Pretext of Interpretation and Sexual Assault

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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] A man in his 30s from Uzbekistan was sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a woman of the same nationality after luring her under the pretext of helping with interpretation.

On the 26th, the 11th Criminal Division of Ulsan District Court (Presiding Judge Park Ju-young) announced that A (30), who was tried on charges including rape, was sentenced to three years in prison.

He was also ordered to complete a 40-hour sexual violence treatment program and was banned from employment at child and youth-related institutions for five years.

The court stated, "There is CCTV footage showing A entering the victim’s room and leaving about 30 minutes later, and the semen collected from B’s underwear and body matches A’s oral epithelial cell DNA type, indicating that the defendant had sexual intercourse with the victim."

It added, "Despite the genetic test results providing clear evidence contradicting his previous claims, the defendant continues to deny his crime and shows no remorse, which makes his culpability severe," and explained the sentencing by noting, "The victim also wishes for the defendant to be punished."

It was reported that A met B (26) through the Telegram messenger in July of last year.

In August of the same year, A asked B to interpret under the pretext of selling a used car and promised to pay 200,000 won as compensation.

Later, A lured B to Nam-gu, Ulsan, had her stay at a lodging facility, and under the pretense of paying the accommodation fee, entered the motel room where B was staying and sexually assaulted her, according to the investigation.

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