20s Gang Inducing Minor into Prostitution and Threatening Sent to Prosecution

Planning Crime to Withdraw Lawsuit After Being Sued

[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Taewon] Two men in their 20s who conspired to engage in prostitution and extorted money with the purpose of withdrawing a lawsuit against the person who sued them have been handed over to the prosecution.

Mapo Police Station announced on the 28th that on the 20th, they arrested and sent A and B, who are charged with joint extortion and attempted coercion, to the prosecution.

They are accused of targeting the victim, conspiring to have a minor engage in prostitution, and then using this as leverage to demand the withdrawal of the lawsuit and money.

According to the police, the victim filed a lawsuit against A last year, claiming to have been defrauded of 120 million won in an investment scam. In response, A, along with acquaintance B, held a drinking session with the victim on the 12th of last month and sent him to a motel in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, where he was made to engage in prostitution with a minor who had been bribed in advance.

Afterwards, A threatened the victim by saying, "The woman claims she was sexually assaulted," and demanded that the lawsuit be withdrawn. Additionally, A extorted cash and goods worth approximately 2.8 million won by threatening that money was needed to cover up the matter.

The police began an investigation after receiving a complaint from the victim stating that he was being extorted. During this process, the police recognized the setup crime, arrested A and others for questioning, and detained them on the 17th. A setup crime is a criminal method where a predetermined target is trapped and then extorted for money or other valuables in exchange for avoiding punishment.

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