- During a raid, PCs, ledgers, cash and phones are seized, and owners and staff may be arrested on the spot or asked to come voluntarily.
- Analysis of seized PCs and phones usually expands the case to distributors, software suppliers and other shops.
- The first statement frames the whole investigation, so avoid guessing before talking to a lawyer.
Applicable laws and penalties
Game Industry Promotion Act Art. 44(1)Criminal Act Art. 247In detail
What happens on site
Investigators seize game PCs, servers, ledgers, cash and phones under a warrant or an on-the-spot arrest. Always get and keep the list of seized items.
Voluntary visits and the right to silence
You can refuse a voluntary visit that is not an arrest. If questioned, you have the right to remain silent and the right to a lawyer.
What not to do
Coordinating stories with accomplices or deleting messages and ledgers is seen as a risk of destroying evidence and raises the chance of detention.
What comes next
After analysis, people are summoned and account tracing fixes the profit amount. Organizing the facts at this stage makes questioning and confiscation easier to handle.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get seized cash or my phone back?
Items unrelated to the crime can be returned on request. It must be requested at the right time and on the right grounds, so bring the seizure list and we can handle the procedure.
Will people who were not there be contacted?
If names appear in seized ledgers, phones or bank records, distributors and account holders who were not present will be contacted. The earlier you prepare, the more options you have.
The same role can lead to different charges and outcomes depending on the facts. For your specific case, speak with a lawyer.