Adult creator arrested in Thailand for sharing explicit content and drug possession
A South Korean adult content creator was arrested in Thailand (Khaosod)
A South Korean adult content creator has been arrested in Thailand for posting explicit content and possessing illegal drugs.
The 30-year-old man, who is identified as “Louis Kim”, was arrested in Pattaya after allegedly uploading explicit videos of himself to social media which, according to Pattaya Mail, he admitted to police. It’s alleged he was also found with a large amount of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine, ketamine and ecstasy, during a police raid.
His arrest came after local authorities got a search warrant as part of a wider crackdown of transnational crime as well as online offences. Images shared by Khaosod Online show the heavily tattooed-man being questioned by police.
The man was charged under the country’s Computer Crime Act for importing obscene content into a computer system accessible to the public. He has also been charged under Thailand’s Penal Code for the distribution of the content. Under narcotics laws, he is facing charges for possession of Category 1 and 2 drugs, with intent to sell.
According to Thai Examiner, the man previously caused controversy in May in Thailand for live-streaming sexual activity on social media.
It’s reported that immigration police plan to expand the investigation to determine where the drugs came from, and if the man is part of a wider network.
As per The Thaiger, if convicted, the charge under the Computer Crime Act could see a prison sentence of up to five years, a fine of up to 100,000 baht (£2,282/$3,017), or both.
The charge for distributing explicit material could result in up to three years in prison, a fine of up to 60,000 baht (£1,369/$1,810), or both.
Meanwhile, the drug charges could carry a penalty of up to 20 years in prison and fines of up to 2million baht (£45,610/$60,263).
Section 287 of the Thai Penal Code makes it illegal to produce, distribute or possess obscene materials for the purpose of trade, though the law is often unenforced.
