Arrest of 'Call Man' for Sexual Harassment Against Women at Seoul National University Entrance Station... Police Request Summary Trial

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[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Byung-don] A man known as the 'Call Man,' who sexually harassed young women on their way to work near Seoul National University Station by sticking close and pretending to be on a phone call, has been caught by the police.

The Gwanak Police Station in Seoul announced on the 2nd that they have requested a summary trial for a 44-year-old man identified as A on charges of causing anxiety under the Minor Offenses Act.

According to the police, A is suspected of approaching women commuting to work twice?at around 8:30 a.m. on the 9th and 8:45 a.m. on the 16th of last month?pretending to be on a phone call by holding a mobile phone to his ear while making obscene remarks and severe verbal abuse.

After several incidents, a victim reported the matter to the police, who then identified A’s appearance and movement routes through closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage.

Plainclothes officers were also deployed and patrols intensified around the areas where A was frequently spotted.

A was apprehended by police lying in wait near Seoul National University Station on the afternoon of the 1st. He initially denied the offenses but later admitted to them.

A, who has been referred for a summary trial, faces a fine of 50,000 won under current law for causing anxiety.

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