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fidel
Joined: 07 Feb 2003
Location: North Shore NZ
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 Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 6:38 pm Post subject: Bad boys bad boys, whatcha going do when we come for you... |
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It seems that in Korea an anonymous accusation made over the Internet is enough to get you in serious trouble with the law in this country.
This was posted on a police website recently here in Seoul.
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XXXX, who works at X University as an English instructor, is selling marijuana in Itaewon and to students at the university.
He teaches classes while high and has also blackmailed several students into making pornographic Intenet films with him.
A drug test will reveal marijuana in his urine and a raid on his apartment will uncover his stash.
Stop this piece of white trash from ruining more Korean people's lives. |
Amazingly enough the police took this seriously, this was their reply.
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Thank you for visiting the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency(SMPA) Website.
We went the school and investigated about your statement. The person we investigated said that he wasn't connected the case. He felt victimized, then went to the severance hospital in Sin-chon in 5th of July. After that, he handed the result(ID 110688) whether he did marihuana or not to the university. The evidence shows he is not guilty. And also, we couldn't meet with good results through your report, so we are finishing your report.
Thank you. |
edited by the management, no names please - jtc |
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Demonicat
Joined: 18 Nov 2004
Location: Suwon
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| Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 7:00 pm Post subject: |
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| hehehe, now we all know what do do on April 1st... |
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Ya-ta Boy
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: Established in 1994
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| Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 7:14 pm Post subject: |
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| The accusation was made by a native speaker. What does that tell you about the quality of some of the people we are associated with? |
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On the other hand
Joined: 19 Apr 2003
Location: I walk along the avenue
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| Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 7:28 pm Post subject: |
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The accusation was made by a native speaker. What does that tell you about the quality of some of the people we are associated with?
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I never thought I'd ever say this, but: in fairness to the native speaking community, the "snitch" is just one guy. It's the Seoul Metropolitan Police who allow unsubstantiated accusations against named individuals to appear on their website. |
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Swiss James
Joined: 26 Nov 2003
Location: Shanghai
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| Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 7:54 pm Post subject: |
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I think I know the guy who made the original complaint too
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Beej
Joined: 05 Mar 2005
Location: Eungam Loop
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| Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 7:56 pm Post subject: |
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| A korean female friend of mine was going through a bitter divorce. Her estranged husband went to the police with accusations of drug use. The police went to her apartment a dragged her in for a drug test at 2am. Kept her there until 6 am. Tested negative and that was the end of it. |
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Corporal
Joined: 25 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 7:56 pm Post subject: |
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What's the big deal?--if the guy's innocent.
Since so many expats do seem to be potheads though, I can see why some of you are getting all hot and bothered. |
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rapier
Joined: 16 Feb 2003
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| Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 8:01 pm Post subject: |
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I didn't realise it was so easy to get the police to fight all your battles for you- anonymously, and by remote control!
I wonder if they investigate Koreans too, or only foreigners? |
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steroidmaximus
Joined: 27 Jan 2003
Location: GangWon-Do
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| Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 8:01 pm Post subject: |
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if the test comes back negative, shouldn't you be able to sue for defamation and libel?
But of course, since it's anonymous. . .wherein the problem lie: no recourse for the victim in this case, except to sue the police |
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itaewonguy
Joined: 25 Mar 2003
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| Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 8:04 pm Post subject: |
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| just another case of the Korean hating on the waygook!!! |
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Beej
Joined: 05 Mar 2005
Location: Eungam Loop
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| Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 8:04 pm Post subject: |
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| Corporal wrote: |
What's the big deal?--if the guy's innocent.
Since so many expats do seem to be potheads though, I can see why some of you are getting all hot and bothered. |
There is a thing called probable cause and a random email or accusation shouldnt be enough for the police to start drug testing. How would you feel if the police showed up at your workplace telling you to piss in a cup? |
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steroidmaximus
Joined: 27 Jan 2003
Location: GangWon-Do
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| Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 8:08 pm Post subject: |
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Swiss James
Joined: 26 Nov 2003
Location: Shanghai
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| Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 8:09 pm Post subject: |
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| Beej wrote: |
| A korean female friend of mine was going through a bitter divorce. Her estranged husband went to the police with accusations of drug use. The police went to her apartment a dragged her in for a drug test at 2am. Kept her there until 6 am. Tested negative and that was the end of it. |
come on folks- nobody can claim this wouldn't be a big deal if it happened to you. This system sucks, these cops should be sleeping back at the station as normal. |
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seoulkitchen
Joined: 28 Dec 2004
Location: Hub of Asia, my ass!
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| Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 8:11 pm Post subject: |
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| steroidmaximus wrote: |
if the test comes back negative, shouldn't you be able to sue for defamation and libel?
But of course, since it's anonymous. . .wherein the problem lie: no recourse for the victim in this case, except to sue the police |
In KOrea????? Hahahaha.. suing for defamation and libel.....
And forget about suing the cops, even if they beat you inot submitting to a test, they's still win.
The only way to get justice in this country is to avoid the law at all costs.
Jumpin' Jesus on a pogostick, I can't believe they'd actually respond to such a post on their board.
Think of all the possibilities for some bad fun. You could put some people in some really uncomfortable positions. Hagwon bosses, annoying co-workers, snotty students...... |
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thekingofdisco
Joined: 29 Oct 2004
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| Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 8:15 pm Post subject: |
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| What's the big deal?--if the guy's innocent. |
Hmm... i think it would be a big deal. I am surprised people would think this isn't! |
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