Police Add 6 More Suspects for Assisting Telegram 'Baksa Bang' Operator Jo Joo-bin

Jo Joo-bin, the operator of the 'Doctor's Room' who threatened dozens of women including minors on the internet messenger Telegram and forced them to film obscene materials which were then distributed, is coming out of Jongno Police Station in Seoul on the morning of the 25th to be sent to the prosecution. / Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-joo] The police investigating digital sex crimes such as the Telegram 'Baksa Room' have additionally booked and are investigating accomplices related to the Baksa Room operator Jo Joo-bin (24, in custody).

A Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency official stated at a press conference on the 27th, "We have additionally booked six people who appear to be directly or indirectly related to Jo Joo-bin."

As a result, the number of Jo Joo-bin's accomplices arrested by the police has increased to 20. A police official explained, "Some of the six are suspects involved in transferring criminal proceeds or in operating the Baksa Room."

The police had previously arrested 14 individuals related to the Baksa Room, including Jo Joo-bin. Among them were a former social service worker who illegally accessed personal information and handed it over to Jo Joo-bin, 'Buddah' Kang Hoon (18), who assisted Jo Joo-bin in operating the Baksa Room, and a current soldier named Private Lee Mo, who used the nickname 'Igya' and was identified as another operator.

Additionally, the police continue to investigate allegations that Jo Joo-bin committed fraud against Son Seok-hee, president of JTBC, and Yoon Jang-hyun, former mayor of Gwangju Metropolitan City. The police have interviewed Son and Yoon once each and have also conducted written investigations. A police official stated, "Currently, there are no plans for additional investigations regarding the victims."

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