60s Man Who Went to Ex-Girlfriend's House and Caused Disturbance Arrested on the Spot... Booked Under Stalking Punishment Act

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Dong-hoon] A man in his 60s was caught in the act for stalking after visiting the home of his ex-lover when he could not reach them by phone and kicking the door.

According to the police on the 26th, Seodaemun Police Station booked Mr. A (62) on the previous day on charges of violating the Act on the Punishment of Stalking Crimes (Stalking Punishment Act).

Mr. A is accused of visiting the home of Mr. B, his ex-lover with whom he had an 8-year relationship, around 10 p.m. on the 25th, kicking the door, and repeatedly calling and texting because Mr. B did not answer the phone or meet him. At around 11:17 p.m. the same day, the police received a report from Mr. B, arrived at the scene, separated Mr. A and Mr. B, and arrested Mr. A in the act.

The police secured evidence such as victim statements and call and text message records from Mr. B. To protect the victim, they issued emergency protective measures No. 1 and No. 2, which prohibit approaching within 100 meters and using telecommunications to approach. They also provided guidance on personal protection measures.

Enacted in April and effective from the 21st of this month, the Stalking Punishment Act defines stalking behavior in five categories as crimes and increases the level of punishment.

Previously, stalking crimes were subject to the Minor Offenses Act, resulting in fines of up to 100,000 won or detention, but under the Stalking Punishment Act, violators can face up to three years in prison or fines up to 30 million won. Possession of weapons can lead to a maximum of five years imprisonment.

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