A woman falsely accused her father of rape over financial disputes, leading to her imprisonment.

The Namyangju Branch of the Uijeongbu District Court sentenced a woman, referred to as A, to 10 months in jail for defamation, business obstruction, and insult.

돈 문제로 유학 지원을 해준 친아버지를 성폭행범으로 지목한 30대 여성이 실형을 받았다. 무관한 이미지. [사진=픽사베이@Engin_Akyurt]

A was tried for posting defamatory content online 11 times in May and June last year, targeting her father B.

Her posts falsely accused B of assaulting her since age four, claimed her mother also faced violence, mentioned a 30 million won settlement, and demanded harsh punishment.

A revealed B's identity and business details, which reportedly affected his business operations.

She also posted about B marrying C, allegedly after an affair.

In February 2021, A sued B for damages in Incheon District Court but failed to prove her claims.

During the criminal trial, A asserted her posts were true, but the court rejected this, citing a lack of evidence.

The court found A's accusations false, noting she received financial support from B and accused him after he denied her request for café funds.

The court stated that A's false posts stemmed from financial dissatisfaction, irreparably damaging the victims' reputations.

The court cited a high reoffending risk, given A's continued similar postings, and emphasized the victims' strong desire for severe punishment in determining the sentence.