Do You Know 'Collusion Between Offender and Victim'? The Suspicious Reconnaissance of Two Men [Filing False Claims]
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- 2026-05-23 05:00:00
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- 2026-05-23 05:00:00

He calmly opened the car door and stepped out. Strangely enough, B, who had been in the car that caused the crash, also looked unconcerned.
A and B made eye contact, but neither got angry nor apologized. That was because they knew each other.
So-called collusion between offender and victim had begun in earnest. Predetermined offender and victim A and B had prepared for the scheme well in advance.
They designed the location, time, and method, and visited the site several times to map out the plan. It was important that the accident happen as naturally as possible.
So-called collusion between offender and victim had begun in earnest. Predetermined offender and victim A and B had prepared for the scheme well in advance.On the day of the plan, A drove ahead while B followed behind. Each had a passenger in the car.
The four were accomplices, but officially they were strangers. When they reached the agreed location, A slowed down.
At that moment, B accelerated and slammed into the rear bumper. Because the impact had been planned, A and the passenger were able to brace themselves.After the crash, the offender and the victim got out naturally. After exchanging signals with a glance, they reported the accident to A's insurance company.They were later hospitalized and collected insurance payouts from the insurer under the pretext of settlement money and medical expenses. In total, they took more than 9 million won.
"A planned crime. The nature of the offense is poor" The group eventually came under investigation, and a trial became unavoidable.B's side argued that he had already received a summary order imposing a 3 million won fine for the same conduct and that the sentence had become final.On that basis, they claimed the court should dismiss the case without a hearing by issuing a ruling of dismissal.
So-called collusion between offender and victim had begun in earnest. Predetermined offender and victim A and B had prepared for the scheme well in advance.
However, the court rejected the argument, saying the present case differed entirely from the earlier one in the specific date, location, method, and damage involved.
So-called collusion between offender and victim had begun in earnest. Predetermined offender and victim A and B had prepared for the scheme well in advance.The court explained, "This was an insurance fraud committed through a planned division of roles among accomplices, and the nature of the offense is poor.
A has a prior record, including a sentence of one year and two months in prison, suspended for two years, for special assault and other charges.
However, they admitted the charges, and B has no prior criminal punishment, which are favorable factors.
" A was fined 4 million won, while B received a fine of 3 million won.
The two accomplices who played the role of passengers were each fined 2 million won.
So-called collusion between offender and victim had begun in earnest. Predetermined offender and victim A and B had prepared for the scheme well in advance.
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So-called collusion between offender and victim had begun in earnest. Predetermined offender and victim A and B had prepared for the scheme well in advance.taeil0808@fnnews.com Kim Tae-il Reporter