Police officer admits to closing missing person cases to avoid work
Summary
A South Korean police officer admitted to closing missing persons cases without proper investigation to avoid extra work. After his actions were discovered, police found four bodies on Jeju island, and the government promised to reform the police.Key Facts
- A police officer named Bu in South Korea closed missing persons cases without investigating them.
- Bu falsely reported contacting missing people and closed their cases prematurely.
- He was charged with forgery of records, obstructing duties, and neglect of duty.
- Police found four bodies on Jeju island linked to the cases Bu closed.
- Bu admitted closing cases early to avoid extra work and pressure from case handovers.
- One victim was a 37-year-old woman whose boyfriend reported her missing; Bu falsely said she did not want contact.
- Authorities suspect Bu may have falsely closed up to 25 more cases, though some missing people were safe.
- The scandal comes amid public distrust of police and recent laws giving police more investigative power in South Korea.
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