Special Crackdown on Illegal Distribution of Consumer Coupons
State Lawsuit Considered for Public Threats by Minors

The police announced on the 18th that a total of six cases have been booked as a result of a special crackdown on the illegal distribution of livelihood recovery consumer coupons.


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An official from the National Police Agency stated at a regular press briefing that "as of the 13th, a total of nine cases have been reported, and six of them have been booked," adding, "The remaining three cases are still under preliminary investigation, as criminal activity has not yet been clearly established."


The National Investigation Headquarters of the National Police Agency is conducting a special crackdown on the illegal distribution of livelihood recovery consumer coupons until November 30 this year. The crackdown targets so-called 'card kiting,' false sales, fraud in direct transactions between individuals, and transfers to third parties.


Yu Jaeseong, acting commissioner of the National Police Agency, explained regarding the response to firearm incidents, "We are forming a task force (TF) led by the Director of Crime Prevention and Response to develop comprehensive measures," adding, "We are discussing the revision of manuals, reinforcement of equipment, and enhancement of training."



Regarding the crime of public threats by minors, Acting Commissioner Yu stated, "If the individual is not a juvenile under criminal law, punishment will be carried out as stipulated by law, and we are internally discussing a state lawsuit," adding, "We also plan to strengthen preventive education and public awareness campaigns targeting youth."


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