Did you become a victim of crime while staying illegally?

Even if you report it, it may not be immediately reported to immigration authorities!

□ What is exemption from the obligation to report illegal stay?

○ In general, investigative agencies have an obligation to report to immigration authorities when they become aware of illegal stay facts during an investigation.

○ To protect the rights of foreign crime victims and encourage crime reporting, immigration authorities may not report certain crime victims.

□ Who is eligible?

○ Foreigners who have suffered damage from as shown in the table below

Exempt crimes

【Crimes under the Criminal Act】

Crimes of murder (Chapter 24), crimes of injury and assault (Chapter 25), crimes of negligent homicide and injury (Chapter 26), crimes of abandonment and abuse (Chapter 28), crimes of arrest and confinement (Chapter 29), crimes of intimidation (Chapter 30), crimes of kidnapping and enticement (Chapter 31), crimes of rape and indecent acts (Chapter 32), crimes of obstructing the exercise of rights (Chapter 37), crimes of theft and robbery (Chapter 38), crimes of fraud and extortion (Chapter 39)

【Crimes under special laws】

Act on the Punishment of Violent Acts, etc., Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment of Sexual Crimes, Act on Special Cases Concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents, Act on the Punishment of Arrangement of Commercial Sex Acts, etc., Employment Security Act (Article 46), etc.

Crime victims must be reported.

Do not give up reporting crimes because of your residency status.

Your safety and rights can be protected.

□ How to report

- Police report: 112

- Foreigner Comprehensive Information Center: 1345