Illegal Filming on Gyeongui Line Forest Trail... Foreign Airline Pilot Arrested Claiming "I Was Taking Scenery"

Application of Charges for Violation of the Sexual Violence Act (Filming Using Cameras, etc.)

On the 8th, when the number of COVID-19 confirmed cases began to decline, the Gyeongui Line Forest Trail in Mapo-gu, Seoul, was crowded with citizens visiting the area. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Gyumin] Police arrested a foreigner who illegally filmed women in a park.

According to the police on the 30th, the Mapo Police Station in Seoul arrested pilot A, who works for a foreign airline, on the spot on the 28th at around 8:40 PM on charges of violating the Special Act on Sexual Violence Punishment (filming using a camera, etc.).

According to the police, A is suspected of secretly filming women sitting on benches at Gyeongui Line Forest Park located in Mapo-gu, Seoul, on that day.

A reportedly denied the charges to the police officers who responded to a witness's report, stating that he was "taking pictures of the surrounding scenery." However, he was arrested after numerous photos of the victims were found on his mobile phone.

A police official said, "This is currently under investigation," and added that it is difficult to disclose specific details.

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