Three Paid Members of Jo Joo-bin's Telegram 'Baksa Bang' Surrender Themselves

Police Accelerate Investigation Targeting Paid Members

Jo Joo-bin, the operator of the 'Doctor's Room' who threatened dozens of women including minors on the internet messenger Telegram and forced them to film obscene materials which he then distributed, is coming out of Jongno Police Station in Seoul on the morning of the 25th to be sent to the prosecution. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-joo] It has been confirmed that three paid members of the Telegram 'Baksa Bang' operated by Jo Joo-bin (24, in custody) have surrendered to the police. The police have recently accelerated their investigation into the paid members of Baksa Bang by seizing virtual currency exchanges and securing transaction records.

The Cyber Safety Division of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency announced on the 31st, "So far, three paid members of 'Baksa Bang' operated by Jo have surrendered."

It is reported that they surrendered due to psychological pressure as the police investigation tightened not only on Jo's arrest but also on the paid members. Some are also known to have undergone police questioning.

The police are intensifying investigations related to paid members of Telegram's 'n번방' including Baksa Bang. Earlier, the police raided three well-known virtual currency exchanges and transaction agencies to secure related materials such as cryptocurrency wallets used by Jo.

In particular, 15,000 Telegram nicknames participating in 'Baksa Bang' have been identified. The police are focusing on identifying the personal information of these individuals. It is also reported that the identities of some members have been partially confirmed.

Additionally, the police are reviewing digital evidence from about 20 devices, including mobile phones seized from Jo's residence in Incheon, to verify materials related to the crimes. The police plan to soon decide on further legal actions regarding Jo's additional crimes and the possible detention of accomplices.

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