25.08.23.Today News : Forensic Investigator Urgently Arrested for Stealing Gold Necklace at Death Scene in Incheon

Forensic Investigator Urgently Arrested for Stealing Gold Necklace at Death Scene in Incheon

• Incheon investigator accused of theft during death scene inspection; police to seek arrest warrant

In Incheon, a forensic investigator was urgently arrested after stealing a high-value gold necklace from a deceased individual at a death scene. Police, considering the case a serious breach of trust, announced plans to request an arrest warrant.

In Incheon, a coroner was arrested on suspicion of stealing an expensive gold necklace worn by a deceased person at the scene of an investigation.

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■ Missing Necklace at Death Scene
The Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency’s Criminal Task Force announced on the 23rd that a 30-year-old forensic investigator, identified as A, had been urgently arrested on charges of theft. On the afternoon of the 20th, A allegedly stole a 20-don gold necklace (worth approximately 11 million KRW) from the body of a man in his 50s, surnamed B, who was found dead in a villa in Namdong-gu, Incheon.

■ Role of Forensic Investigators and Suspicion of Theft
Forensic investigators are civilian officials, not police officers, who assist investigations by conducting external examinations of deceased individuals to help determine the cause of death and whether foul play is involved. A is accused of committing theft while participating in the death scene investigation.

■ Evidence from Photographs
Initial photos taken by police officers at the scene clearly showed the deceased wearing the gold necklace. However, when the Incheon Forensic Science Unit conducted further scene photography, the necklace was no longer visible. This discrepancy raised suspicions of insider involvement, prompting an internal investigation of all five personnel present at the scene.

■ Urgent Arrest and Seizure of Necklace
Although the missing item was not found during on-site searches, A later expressed intent to confess, admitting he had hidden the necklace at his home. Police subsequently recovered and confiscated the stolen item, which is now being held as evidence.

■ Police Response and Next Steps
“The forensic investigator is not a sworn police officer but an administrative staff member. Nevertheless, this is a grave matter directly tied to public trust in the police organization,” a police spokesperson stated. Authorities confirmed that they are preparing to seek an arrest warrant while also reviewing oversight procedures to prevent similar incidents.

One-line summary : A forensic investigator was urgently arrested in Incheon for stealing a gold necklace from a deceased person at a death scene, and police plan to seek an arrest warrant.