Active Chief Prosecutor Caught in the Act for Sexual Harassment on Late-Night Street

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Jucheol In] A current chief prosecutor was arrested on the spot for sexually harassing a woman late at night on the street.

According to the prosecution and police on the 5th, A, a chief prosecutor at the Busan District Prosecutors' Office, is under police investigation for forcible molestation.

A is accused of touching a walking woman’s body around 11:15 p.m. on the 1st near Yangjeong Station on Busan Metro Line 1.

At the time, A, who was intoxicated, reportedly followed the woman and made inappropriate physical contact, such as placing his hand on her shoulder.

Senior Prosecutor A of Busan District Prosecutors' Office sexually harassing a woman (red circle) / Image source=Yonhap News

A was arrested on the spot by police who responded to the woman’s report.

The police reportedly identified A’s identity while confirming basic information after receiving him at the local police station.

The police confirmed A’s identity but, due to his drunken state, could not interrogate him and sent him home. Later, the police booked A without detention on charges of forcible molestation.

A police official said, “We are investigating this as a forcible molestation case and cannot disclose detailed information.” The police are expected to summon A for questioning soon. A is reported to have gone to work normally on the 5th and is currently on duty.

A Busan District Prosecutors' Office official stated, “The chief prosecutor is also actively cooperating with the investigation,” and added, “We will verify the facts and respond strictly based on the results.”

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