I was a victim of a digital sex crime — how should I respond?

Digital sex crimes are crimes that not only infringe on personal information but also cause serious psychological harm, so prompt and accurate response is very important.

First, if you have been victimized, securing evidence should be the top priority.

Since evidence is easily deleted and recovery becomes more difficult as time passes, you should preserve digital evidence safely as quickly as possible.

At this time, rather than simply taking screenshots, it is better to request a professional digital forensics center to preserve the original data and verify whether it has been forged or altered.

It is also very important to obtain an evidence analysis report that can have legal force.

In addition, as soon as you become aware of the harm, we recommend reporting it to the cyber investigation unit at the nearest police station or the sex crime division, and seeking legal consultation if necessary.

Consulting with a specialist attorney allows you to gradually prepare for legal proceedings, victim protection measures, criminal complaints, and civil damages claims against the other party.

In particular, if there is a risk that victim videos may be distributed online, it is advisable to seek expert assistance for emergency deletion requests and distribution-blocking measures.

Since digital sex crimes require evidence investigation through specialized digital forensics technology and legal response, responding together with related experts is the best way to minimize harm.