Illegal filming in toilets, first offense, sent to trial... South Korean prosecutors ”actively considering detention investigation”

Prosecutor General Lee Won-seok has issued guidelines to frontline prosecutors' offices, stating, "Illegal photography that occurs in public restrooms must be brought to trial even if it is a first offense, and must be dealt with strictly."
On the 4th, Prosecutor Lee said, "In principle, we will request a public trial for the crime of illegally taking photographs in public restrooms, even in the case of a first offense. However, we will consider the circumstances and modus operandi of the crime, whether or not the offender has a history of similar crimes, and the number and duration of the crimes, and will decide the date of detention.
He also instructed that this should be applied as an aggravating factor in the sentencing process and reflected in the proposed sentence. If the sentence does not meet the required sentence, the prosecution should actively pursue the case through an appeal.
In addition, in order to protect and support victims, if there is a risk that illegally recorded material may be distributed, the Supreme Public Prosecutors' Office Cyber and Technology Crime Investigation Division or the Digital Sexual Crime Victim Support Division may be called upon to take appropriate measures.
According to the Supreme Prosecutors' Office, an analysis of the sentences handed down this year in cases involving illegal filming in public restrooms revealed that most illegal filming
It was discovered that the perpetrators were breaking into women's restrooms and taking pictures with their mobile phones from above or below the toilets.
The crimes are committed not only in the toilets of bars, cafes, restaurants, and shopping areas, but also in schools, workplaces, etc.
The crimes also occurred at parking lots, train stations, airports, etc., and there were also cases where the victims were men. The main sentencing factors taken into consideration when sentencing were the presence or absence of a history of similar crimes, the number of crimes (number of photographs), and the duration.
The Supreme Public Prosecutors' Office said, "Illegal filming in public restrooms is an intentional and planned crime committed by breaking into a restroom, and even if it is a first offense, there is a high risk that it will lead to subsequent crimes, such as further crimes or dissemination.
This is a serious crime. We will take strict action against any related crimes."