Minister Jin-young of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety visits the Police Agency's 'Digital Sex Crime Special Investigation Unit'... Orders "Investigation of All Participants"

Minister Jin Young of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety visited the Digital Sex Crime Special Investigation Headquarters of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 8th and delivered a greeting. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-joo] On the 8th, Jin Young, Minister of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, visited the 'Digital Sex Crime Special Investigation Headquarters' at the National Police Agency in Migeun-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, to encourage the staff and urged thorough investigation of the 'Telegram Nth Room' case and protection of the victims.

On that day, Minister Jin said, "As the public demand for eradicating digital sex crimes is very high, please do not be satisfied with just arresting the operators but thoroughly investigate all participants." He also requested that this year be made the 'first year of responsible investigation,' adding, "I hope you will lead change and innovation to meet the public's expectations."

Furthermore, Minister Jin expressed gratitude to police officers nationwide who are working hard on the front lines during the national crisis caused by the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), supporting the transportation of returning residents and managing those who violate self-quarantine.

In response, Min Gap-ryong, Commissioner of the National Police Agency, said, "We accept the public's demand to eradicate digital sex crimes as the first order given to the police in the 'first year of responsible investigation,' and we will do our best to ensure that there is no negligence in investigating criminals and protecting victims."

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