Police Take Protective Measures for 173 Telegram 'n번방' Victims... "Ensuring No Blind Spots"

Guide for Protection and Support of Digital Sex Crime Victims / Provided by the National Police Agency

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-ju] To protect the victims of the Telegram ‘n-bunbang’ case, the police have prepared multifaceted victim protection measures and urged active reporting.

A police agency official stated at a press briefing on the 2nd, “We are determined to ensure that the female victims do not shed tears twice and to eliminate any blind spots in protection.”

As of now, the police have completed investigations on 47 out of 103 victims in the n-bunbang case and have supported 173 victim protection measures. Personal protection has also been provided for 2 individuals.

Victim reports can be made anytime and anywhere by visiting a police station, calling (112, 182, 117), or through the Cyber Police Agency website. The police will thoroughly inform victims of their rights and protection/support details during investigations and actively support them in cooperation with related organizations.

Female officers handle victim investigations, and protection during the investigation process includes the use of pseudonymous statements, accompaniment by trusted persons, and video recording of victim testimonies. Additionally, related videos are deleted, and counseling, legal support, emergency living expenses, and temporary housing are provided as economic support.

Furthermore, the police have formed a ‘Victim Protection Task Force’ led by the head of the Women and Youth Division at each police station to implement various victim protection measures. A police official emphasized, “Please rest assured that without the victim’s consent, no one will be informed of the victim report,” and added, “We will protect victims uniformly and substantively at each police station.”

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