Teenager Arrested for Making Prank Calls to Family of Missing Woman in Jeju

A teenage male has been arrested by police for making multiple prank calls and sending harassing messages to the family of a missing woman in her 30s in Jeju.

The National Office of Investigation under the Korean National Police Agency announced that a suspect, identified as A, was arrested on charges of violating the Stalking Punishment Act. He is accused of sending text messages 17 times to the contact number made public by the missing person's family—including messages stating, "I will help you find the missing person if you let me hear groaning sounds"—and making prank calls.

Police also issued an Emergency Urgent Measure No. 2 against suspect A, which bans him from approaching the victims via telecommunications.

Police emphasized, "False tips, prank calls, spreading unverified facts online, mocking, and derogatory behavior targeting the family of a missing person constitute serious secondary victimization and are punishable under relevant laws."

Jang Mi-ran (37), who went missing in Jeju, left her home in Hallim-eup on the night of May 12 and her whereabouts remain unconfirmed for over three months.
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