Man in 60s Arrested On-Site After Reporting 16-Year-Old Who Refused Sexual Relations

A man in his 60s has been apprehended by the police after attempting to engage in prostitution with a 16-year-old female youth he met through a chat application in Cheongju.

The Cheongju Cheongwon Police Station is investigating the suspect, a man in his 60s identified as A, under charges including the violation of the Act on the Protection of Children and Youths against Sexual Abuse.

Mr. A is accused of attempting to engage in prostitution with B (16), whom he met via a chat application, at a home in Cheongju at around 8:00 a.m. today (July 27).

Afterwards, when B refused sexual relations and called a friend who swore at him, Mr. A directly called the police himself.

Responding to the call, the police dispatched officers to the scene and arrested Mr. A on the spot.

According to the investigation, Mr. A also pushed B during the process, telling her to get out of the house.

Mr. A reportedly stated during police questioning, "I didn't know she was a minor because it was an adult application."

Police are currently investigating the exact circumstances of the incident involving Mr. A.
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