Elder Brother Who Pretended to Be Younger Sibling When Arrested for Theft Receives Suspended Prison Sentence

Ulsan District Court / Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Seulgi Kim] A brother who impersonated his younger sibling to avoid punishment after being caught red-handed for theft was sentenced to a suspended prison term in the first trial.

On the 25th, the Ulsan District Court Criminal Division 4 (Chief Judge Jeongseok Kim) announced that A (26), who was tried on charges of theft, forgery of a purchase order, forgery of a private document, and use of forged private documents, was sentenced to 6 months in prison with a 2-year suspension, and was ordered to undergo probation and 80 hours of community service.

A was caught red-handed stealing a bag and wallet at a club in Busan last September.

When the police arrived, A gave his younger brother’s resident registration number and name, which he had memorized, and wrote his brother’s name and stamped a fingerprint on the arrest confirmation form.

Moreover, A signed the suspect interrogation record at the police station using his younger brother’s name.

The court stated the sentencing reasons, saying, "The defendant’s repeated offenses despite having been punished twice for theft are unfavorable circumstances. However, considering that the defendant confessed to the crime, the stolen items were recovered, and that he voluntarily appeared on the day of release to reveal the identity theft," the court explained the reasons for leniency.

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