Last year, reports of illegal private financing damage submitted to the Financial Supervisory Service increased by about 12% compared to the previous year.
The FSS reported on the 19th that it received a total of 63,187 reports and consultations on damage through the 'Illegal Private Financing Damage Reporting Center' last year. This is similar to the previous year (63,283 cases).
Of these, damage reports numbered 15,397, an increase of 12.0% compared to the previous year, while simple inquiries for consultations totaled 47,790, a decrease of 3.5% from the previous year. Reports of damage related to illegal lending and illegal debt collection amounted to 14,786, marking a 14.8% increase compared to the previous year.
The FSS has continued its efforts to eradicate illegal private financing through the 'Government Task Force (TF) for the Elimination of Illegal Private Financing.' It suspended the use of 5,573 phone numbers that executed illegal advertisements causing concerns for illegal private financing and requested the removal of 19,870 online postings to related agencies. Additionally, it referred 498 cases of damage reports, which had specific allegations and for which the victims wished to request punishment, for investigation.
For 3,001 cases in need of relief, including halting illegal debt collection, it provided guidance on the 'Free Support System for Debtor Representatives' to support damage relief.
The FSS stated it would promote the eradication of online illegal advertisements, which are distribution routes for illegal private financing, and swiftly establish procedures to block disposable phones used as crime tools.
An FSS official emphasized, 'Illegal private financing is a crime targeting the underprivileged and vulnerable groups, so please report immediately if you have suffered damage or are concerned about it.'