Man Fined 7 Million Won for Filming Neighbor Showering Through Villa Bathroom Window

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Daehyun] A male office worker who filmed a female neighbor showering through the bathroom window of a villa was sentenced to a fine in the first trial.

According to the legal community on the 10th, on the 8th, Judge Bang Hyemi of Criminal Division 22 at the Seoul Central District Court sentenced office worker A (30), who was indicted for violating the Special Act on the Punishment of Sexual Crimes (Sexual Violence Punishment Act), to a fine of 7 million won and ordered him to complete 40 hours of a sexual violence treatment program.

A was accused of secretly filming the victim, female neighbor B, showering naked through the bathroom window of the villa where he lived in September of last year and was brought to trial.

At the previous sentencing hearing, the prosecution requested the court to sentence A to two years in prison and impose a three-year employment restriction order. At that time, A admitted the charges, saying, "I am sorry for causing harm and concern to the victim." He also submitted a self-written letter of apology, pleading for leniency.

The court stated, "A has admitted to the crime, and guilt is recognized," adding, "Although the nature of the crime is not good, considering that he admitted and reflected on his crime, has no prior criminal record, and the victim does not wish for punishment, the sentence was determined after considering various circumstances." However, the court did not impose the employment restriction order requested by the prosecution.

Article 14, Paragraph 1 of the current Sexual Violence Punishment Act stipulates that "Anyone who films a person's body that may cause sexual desire or shame against the subject's will using a camera or a similar device shall be punished by imprisonment for up to seven years or a fine of up to 50 million won."

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