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S Korea's most prolific online sex criminal sentenced to life in prison

S Korea's most prolific online sex criminal sentenced to life in prison

Summary

Kim Nok-wan, the leader of a large online sex crime group in South Korea, has been sentenced to life in prison. He led a group that blackmailed individuals into creating and sharing explicit content. This operation is recognized as South Korea's largest cybersex exploitation case.

Key Facts

  • Kim Nok-wan was sentenced to life imprisonment in South Korea.
  • He led a group called the Vigilantes, which blackmailed victims for explicit online content.
  • The Vigilantes exploited at least 261 people between May 2020 and January 2025.
  • Kim was involved in crimes like sexual assault and distributing child abuse images.
  • Kim's group used instant-messaging service Telegram for their activities.
  • He approached both men and women through social media for exploitation.
  • Telegram cooperated with South Korean police for the first time during this case.
  • Kim participated in at least 453 Telegram channels for his criminal activities.
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