Key facts
- A police officer in Jeju, South Korea, has been arrested on suspicion of dereliction of duty, falsifying official electronic records, and obstruction of official duties.
- The officer allegedly closed a missing person case prematurely, leading to the discovery of the man's body.
- The officer is also suspected of prematurely closing the case of Jang Mi-ran, a 37-year-old woman who has been missing for over three months.
- In both instances, the officer reportedly told families the missing individuals were safe without proper confirmation.
- Investigations revealed no call records between the officer and Jang Mi-ran, despite his claim of speaking with her.
A police officer in Jeju, South Korea, has been placed under emergency arrest on suspicion of dereliction of duty, falsifying official electronic records, and obstruction of official duties. The arrest follows revelations that the officer prematurely closed a missing person case, which was followed by the discovery of the man's body.