{
  "id": 18086888,
  "title": "Police arrest 80 high-risk offenders in relationship-based crime review",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/police-arrest-80-high-risk-offenders-in-relationship-based-crime-18086888",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T07:42:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/law-crime/20261104/police-arrest-80-high-risk-offenders-in-relationship-based-crime-review"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A police operation in South Korea has resulted in the arrest of 80 high-risk offenders involved in relationship-based crimes such as stalking and domestic violence. This initiative is part of a thorough review of approximately 44,000 cases, initiated on October 19 and spanning 12 days. The review encompassed 44,540 cases, including 43,712 existing cases that were either currently under investigation, subject to high-risk monitoring, or represented previously closed stalking reports and ongoing safety measures.\n\nOut of the 15,840 cases currently under investigation, 5,068, constituting 32 percent, were categorized as high-risk. The police issued 376 arrest warrants for these high-risk offenders, of which 80, or 21.3 percent, were subsequently granted by courts. Additionally, requests for 321 orders requiring the attachment of electronic monitoring devices were made, of which 104, or 32.4 percent, were approved by the courts.\n\nIn a related development, southeastern North Gyeongsang Province police have confirmed an additional offense following a man's violation of a restraining order by visiting his wife.",
  "summary": "Police said Wednesday they have conducted a comprehensive review of about 44,000 cases involving relationship-based crime, such as stalking and domestic violence, and placed under custody 80 individuals identified as high-risk offenders. The 12-day review, which began Oct. 19, covered 44,540 cases, according to the Korean National Police Agency. They included 43,712 existing cases, such as those…",
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