Male Caregiver in 30s at Psychiatric Hospital Sexually Assaults Minor After Helping Escape

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[Asia Economy Reporter Na Ye-eun] A male caregiver in his 30s was arrested by the police for repeatedly sexually assaulting a minor female patient admitted to a closed ward of a psychiatric hospital, helping her escape, and then sexually assaulting her again.

The Ojeong Police Station in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, announced on the 8th that they had arrested Mr. A (38) on charges of sexual assault using authority in the course of duty and sexual assault of a minor, and sent him to the prosecution.

Mr. A is accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting Ms. B, a minor, in a closed ward of a psychiatric hospital in Bucheon from June to August last year. He approached Ms. B while working as a caregiver at the psychiatric hospital and committed the crimes.

It was investigated that at the end of August last year, he helped the victim escape from the hospital and then repeatedly sexually assaulted her while she stayed in motels or rented rooms.

The police collected DNA samples from motels and other locations after Mr. A denied the charges, and secured evidence by requesting tests from the National Forensic Service.

After receiving a report from the hospital that the inpatient Ms. B had disappeared, the police conducted an investigation and confirmed Mr. A’s sexual assault. A police official stated, "Mr. A was arrested on the 20th of last month, and after further investigation, he was sent to the prosecution on the 26th."

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