As the number of sexual crime cases continues to increase, cases in which it is difficult to immediately distinguish between victims and suspects of sexual crimes and impose punishments are occurring one after another. Recently, even though there was consensual sexual intercourse or no physical contact, people have been accused of collecting money for settlement or defamation. This is because the number of cases of false reports of sexual assault is increasing. In fact, according to statistics from the National Police Agency, the total number of false accusations last year was 3,617, an increase of approximately 30% compared to 2,734 cases in 2012, and among these, false accusations of sexual crimes are known to account for a large proportion... omitted below....

Lee Tae-ho, a criminal lawyer at Roel Law Firm, said, “In the case of sex crime cases, through a thorough investigation, it must be accurately determined whose statements are true and false, and appropriate punishment must be given accordingly.” He added, “Also, victims of sex crimes should not be labeled as snakes or fraudsters. He explained, “It is the responsibility of all of us to refrain from hasty judgments and witch hunts that conclude the suspect is a sex offender from the moment the incident occurs, and to create an atmosphere in which a clear investigation can take place.” Meanwhile, lawyer Lee Tae-ho has been registered as a criminal law by the Korean Bar Association. As a criminal lawyer, he is active in the sexual crimes team at Roel Law Firm.