Seoul Active Police Officer Accused of Sexual Assault... Indicted and Detained

Adultery, Detention, and Rape Charges

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Gyumin] A police officer accused of sexually assaulting a woman he met for the first time by taking her to his home has been detained and prosecuted.

On the 13th, the Seoul Western District Prosecutors' Office announced that they had detained and prosecuted Corporal A of the Mapo Police Station on charges of abduction for sexual purposes, confinement, and rape.

According to the prosecution, Mr. A was charged with taking the victim's bag by force with the intent to sexually assault her and forcibly taking her to his residence at around 4:08 a.m. on April 20th at a pub in Seodaemun-gu.

He is also accused of confiscating the victim's mobile phone at his residence at around 4:10 a.m. on the same day, preventing her from leaving for about two hours, strangling her, and forcibly sexually assaulting her.

The prosecution stated, "We have requested support for the victim, including medical expenses."

Meanwhile, the Mapo Police Station has suspended Corporal A from his position.

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