Mokpo Police Refer Two Quarantine Violators for Prosecution... One Under Investigation

Strict Legal Action Against Violations of Quarantine Measures and Non-Cooperation with Health Authorities' Prevention Efforts

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] On the 13th, the Mokpo Police Station in Jeonnam announced that it had sent two individuals, including Mr. A, to the prosecution with an indictment opinion on charges of violating the Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Act for leaving their self-quarantine locations against the orders of health authorities.

They were identified as close contacts of a confirmed COVID-19 case and were ordered to self-quarantine for two weeks. However, Mr. A (39) is accused of violating self-quarantine measures by visiting a convenience store near his residence twice, and Mr. B (59) is accused of visiting an acquaintance's office.

Additionally, Ms. C (23, female), who returned from the Philippines on the 31st of last month and was ordered to self-quarantine by Mokpo City, was caught during a joint unannounced inspection of self-quarantined individuals by the Mokpo Health Center and police around the 10th after unauthorized departure, and is currently under investigation.

A Mokpo police official stated, "Since compliance with self-quarantine measures is of utmost importance to prevent the spread of COVID-19, if violations of self-quarantine are confirmed, investigations will be initiated and strict judicial measures will be taken."

Meanwhile, the penalty provisions under the Infectious Disease Prevention Act for violators of self-quarantine were significantly strengthened from the 5th, changing from a "fine of up to 3 million won" to "imprisonment of up to one year or a fine of up to 10 million won."

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