Active Broadcaster Reporter Detected Sending Money to 'Baksa Bang'... Police Investigation Underway (Update)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Byung-don] The police have begun verifying facts after discovering evidence that a current broadcasting station reporter was involved as a paid member in the Telegram chatroom 'Baksa Bang,' where sexual exploitation materials were distributed.

According to investigative authorities on the 24th, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's Digital Sex Crime Special Investigation Unit is investigating after detecting evidence that a reporter A from a broadcasting station sent money to Jo Joo-bin (24), the operator of Baksa Bang.

The police investigating the Baksa Bang case previously conducted raids on 20 cryptocurrency exchanges and purchasing agencies, securing materials to identify members who paid Jo and entered the paid members-only chatrooms.

While reviewing cryptocurrency transaction details, the police reportedly confirmed A's remittance records. The police are investigating the detailed facts, including the reason A sent money to Jo Joo-bin's side.

A police official said they could not confirm whether A would be booked.

The police have secured about 15,000 nickname records of participants in Baksa Bang and are focusing on identifying the personal information of paid members who transferred cryptocurrencies to them.

As of the 17th, about 40 paid members have been booked by the police. Among them, those in their 20s and 30s were the most numerous, and some minors are also known to be included.

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