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YouTuber Sootak Kidnapping: Suspects Face Attempted Robbery-Murder Charges
6 hours ago•Ryan Jung
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The Incheon District Prosecutors' Office has indicted two individuals on charges of attempted robbery-murder and joint confinement following the violent abduction of gaming YouTuber Sootak. The suspects, including a used car dealer known to the victim, are accused of kidnapping the creator in Songdo International City, assaulting him for hours, and demanding 1 billion won (~$770,000 USD).
Key Facts
- On November 26th, suspect A—a used car dealer—lured Sootak to a Songdo underground parking lot under the guise of settling a financial dispute.
- Suspect A had previously taken 200 million won (~$154,000 USD) from Sootak for a vehicle purchase but failed to deliver the car, instead double-contracting it to a third party.
- During a four-hour ordeal, Sootak was transported 200km to Geumsan-gun while being strangled and beaten with a baseball bat.
- The suspects threatened to kill the YouTuber unless he provided 1 billion won (~$770,000 USD), claiming, "This isn't the first or second time I've done this."
- Police arrested the suspects in Chungnam, rescuing Sootak, who suffered a collapsed eye socket, fractures, and double vision.
- Investigators upgraded the charges from attempted murder to attempted robbery-murder and joint confinement during the indictment.
Key Terms
- Joint Confinement: A legal charge involving the restriction of a person's movement by two or more individuals acting in concert.
- Attempted Robbery-Murder: A severe criminal charge issued when a suspect attempts to kill a victim during a robbery.
Key Quote
"I am afraid to go out of the house, and my heart pounds just when someone comes behind me, but since I did nothing wrong, there is no reason to hide. I will continue broadcasting for the sake of daily recovery." — Sootak
Next
- Sootak will focus on recovering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and physical injuries following surgery.
- The suspects, currently indicted under detention, will face trial for kidnapping and attempted robbery-murder.
- The YouTuber plans to continue live broadcasts to aid his transition back to daily life.