40s Given Probation for Forging Driver's License Under Younger Sibling's Name

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[Asia Economy Kim Yeon-ju, Intern Reporter] A man in his 40s who forged a driver's license under his younger sibling's name was sentenced to probation.

The Gwangju District Court Criminal Division 10 (Judge Kim Dong-gwan) announced on the 15th that A (45), who was indicted on charges of forgery of official documents, was sentenced to 4 months in prison with 2 years of probation.

The court explained the sentencing reason, stating, "Since the ultimate purpose of using it while driving was not achieved and the social risk did not materialize, and considering that A showed remorse and reflection on his wrongdoing, the sentence was determined."

A was indicted for requesting an unknown person via social networking service (SNS) on July 16 last year to create a driver's license under his younger sibling's name, then sending a photo of his sibling's license and his own photo.

It was previously reported that A's license had been revoked due to drunk driving.

The person who was asked by A to forge the license is said to have forged one driver's license in Vietnam, attaching A's sibling's personal information and A's photo.

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