Secretly hiding in ex-lover's house, sending hundreds of 'text message attacks'... 3 stalkers under investigation in Busan

Busan Police Agency Reports 30 Stalking Law Complaints and 3 Arrests in 6 Days Since Enforcement on 21st

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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] Secretly entering the house of an ex-lover and hiding there, causing disturbances by showing up uninvited, sending hundreds of text messages, and verbally abusing over the phone...

Among the 30 reports received by the Busan Police from the 21st to the 26th, since the enforcement of the 'Stalking Punishment Act,' three 'stalkers' have been booked and are under investigation. Two are men, and one is a woman.

On the 27th, the Busan Nambu Police Station announced that they have booked and are investigating a man in his 30s, Mr. A, on charges of continuously harassing his ex-lover by visiting her home despite her refusal and sending hundreds of text messages since the 21st.

On the 23rd, the Sasang Police Station booked a man in his 50s, Mr. B, who repeatedly called and sent abusive text messages to a victim who had blocked his phone; the victim had previously worked with him.

On the 26th at 9:31 p.m., the Haeundae Police Station booked a woman in her 40s, Ms. C, who secretly entered and hid in the victim’s house and is currently under investigation.

Ms. C is known to have frequently caused disturbances by visiting the home and workplace of her boyfriend who had notified her of their breakup.

Stalking behavior refers to approaching or obstructing the path of the victim, their family, or cohabitants without justifiable reason and against their will. Waiting or watching near the residence also constitutes stalking.

The Stalking Punishment Act, enforced from the 21st, stipulates that those who commit stalking acts continuously or repeatedly may face imprisonment of up to three years. If the stalking crime involves carrying a weapon, the punishment can be imprisonment for up to five years.

The Women and Youth Investigation Guidance Division of the Busan Police Agency stated, “The police will implement protective measures for victims, including emergency and provisional actions, upon occurrence of stalking acts, and will immediately commence investigations and respond strictly when the acts qualify as stalking crimes.”