[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kang Sharon] A foster father who sexually assaulted his teenage daughter one month after adoption has been handed over to the prosecution while in custody.
The Changwon Jungbu Police Station in Gyeongnam announced on the 7th that they have sent A (49) to the prosecution with a recommendation for indictment on charges of violating the Special Act on the Punishment of Sexual Crimes (rape causing injury to a minor under 13, attempted rape by a relative).
A is accused of sexually assaulting or attempting to assault his adopted daughter at home twice, in 2019 and 2021, while his wife was out.
He committed the first crime one month after adopting and living with the victim child.
A is reported to have admitted to the crime, stating it was due to "sexual desire."
The police, who began investigating following a report from A's wife, sent A to the prosecution with a recommendation for indictment on the 24th of last month.
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