'Confessed to Crimes' Serial Burglars of Gangnam Apgujeong Apartments Sent to Prosecution... Silent Response

Targeting Wealthy Areas
Confession to Crime... Most Cash Spent

[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Sehee] A man in his 40s, Kim, who was caught breaking into a vacant apartment in Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, threatened the homeowner and stole valuables before fleeing, has been handed over to the prosecution.

The Gangnam Police Station in Seoul sent Kim to the prosecution on the 25th, applying charges of special robbery and violation of the Act on the Aggravated Punishment, etc. of Specific Crimes (theft).

At 7:56 a.m. that day, Kim, wearing a black padded jacket and hat and tied with handcuffs, appeared and did not respond to reporters' questions such as "Do you admit to the crime?", "Did you use all the stolen money?", and "Why did you refuse the warrant hearing?" before boarding the transport vehicle.

Kim is accused of breaking into an apartment in Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, around 8 p.m. on the 15th by prying open a window and stealing items. When a couple returned home and caught him, he threatened them with a weapon, took their wallet containing cash and cards, and fled. He is also charged with stealing approximately 40 million won in cash and luxury goods and jewelry worth about 180 million won.

The police believe Kim committed the crimes seven times across two apartment complexes. It was confirmed that Kim mainly committed the crimes by prying open security bars on the corridor side during the daytime when the houses were empty and breaking in.

Earlier, Kim admitted to the crimes during police investigation and stated that he committed the crimes in Gangnam, where wealthy people live, to secure living expenses.

A police official said, "It has been confirmed that most of the 40 million won in cash was spent, so only the stolen items have been recovered," and added, "There are no accomplices."

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