'Sexual Assault Allegation' EXO Former Member Kris Formally Detained in China

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suhwan] Kris (Chinese name Wu Yifan), a former member of the idol group EXO who had been detained and under police investigation in China on charges of sexual assault, has been formally arrested.

The People's Procuratorate of Chaoyang District, Beijing, China, announced on the 16th, "In accordance with the law, the arrest of the suspect Wu Yifan has been approved." The procuratorate did not disclose specific details or charges.

Earlier, on the 31st of last month, the Public Security Bureau, equivalent to the police in China, stated, "An investigation was conducted regarding allegations raised online that he repeatedly lured underage women into sexual relations," and announced that Wu Yifan was "criminally detained on charges of rape and that the investigation is ongoing."

Under the Chinese criminal procedure law system, an arrest is similar to the concept of 'detention' in Korea.

In other words, Kris was formally arrested after being detained and investigated by the police with approval from the prosecution.

According to Chinese criminal procedure law, an 'arrest' is approved when there is evidence of a crime, a possibility of punishment by fixed-term imprisonment or more, and certain social risks.

Therefore, the likelihood of Kris being formally prosecuted and criminally punished has increased.

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