Coast Guard Agency Strengthens Rewards for Crime Catchers... Related Budget Increased 12-Fold

The Korea Coast Guard announced on the 25th that it will strengthen the reward system for contributors to the capture of criminals in order to activate public interest and participation in investigations of maritime-related crimes.

First, the budget for rewards to contributors for capturing criminals had been frozen at 5 million won since 2020, but this year it will increase to 60 million won, which is 12 times higher.

The Coast Guard plans to pay a certain amount to contributors through a reward review committee if they assist in investigative activities such as reporting the whereabouts of criminals, handing over captured criminals, preventing terrorist crimes, providing information to identify criminals, submitting evidence to prove crimes, and other investigative cooperation.

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Earlier, in September last year, the Coast Guard established the legal basis for rewarding contributors through a partial amendment of the 'Police Officer Duty Execution Act,' and newly enacted related notifications to clearly define the standards and procedures for reward payments.

Kim In-chang, Director of the Investigation Bureau of the Coast Guard, said, "Due to the nature of crimes occurring in the special environment of the 'maritime' domain, public reports and tips are often decisive," adding, "We will strive to provide fair rewards to contributors."

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