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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Lim Juhyung] A man in his 20s who threatened to distribute secretly recorded sexual videos taken with a mobile phone and sexually assaulted his ex-girlfriend has been brought to trial.


The Namwon Branch of Jeonju District Prosecutors' Office announced on the 10th that A (23) was arrested and indicted on charges of violating the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment, etc. of Sexual Crimes (filming using a camera, etc.) and violating the Act on the Punishment of Acts of Arranging Sexual Traffic (forcing prostitution).


A is accused of secretly filming sexual videos with his ex-girlfriend B at lodging facilities in the Jeonbuk and Jeonnam areas in August and December 2018, then threatening to distribute the videos and repeatedly sexually assaulting B until February of this year.


After arresting A, the prosecution secured and analyzed his mobile phone and laptop through a search and seizure, and stated that there is no evidence so far that A has distributed the sexual videos.



Meanwhile, the prosecution plans to continue monitoring whether the videos are distributed to prevent further harm to the victim and will also support psychological treatment for the victim.


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