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Leader of Telegram Sex Ring Sentenced to Life

11/25/2025

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Kim Nok-wan (33) was sentenced to life in prison in Seoul for leading a Telegram-based sex crime ring.
The crimes exploited 261 victims, including 14 minors.
The Seoul Central District Court ordered Kim's permanent isolation due to the severity.
This ruling follows a five-year-ago case where another perpetrator received a 40-year sentence for blackmailing women into creating explicit content.

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Story summary

Kim Nok-wan (33) was sentenced to life in prison in Seoul for leading a Telegram-based sex crime ring.
The crimes exploited 261 victims, including 14 minors.
The Seoul Central District Court ordered Kim's permanent isolation due to the severity.
This ruling follows a five-year-ago case where another perpetrator received a 40-year sentence for blackmailing women into creating explicit content.