60s Man Detained in Detention Center Commits Extreme Act... Isolated Alone Due to COVID-19 as New Inmate

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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] A man in his 60s who was legally detained died after attempting suicide on his first day in detention and receiving treatment at a hospital for two weeks.

According to correctional authorities on the 15th, Mr. A, who was detained at Daegu Detention Center on the afternoon of the 29th of last month, was found after attempting suicide and was transferred to a hospital.

Mr. A died on the 13th while receiving treatment at the hospital.

Mr. A was legally detained on the 29th of last month on charges including fraud and was isolated in the detention center.

The detention center is currently isolating new inmates in single rooms for a certain period to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The police are investigating on the possibility that Mr. A attempted suicide due to despair after being detained.

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