Usurers pimp out female debtors

Police arrested a group of usurers who pimped out female delinquent debtors, Incheon police said Tuesday.

It booked 17 Internet broadcasters and usurers on suspicion of breaking the law regarding money lending and punishment of sex crimes.

The police also booked another 77 people responsible for distributing and making money off the video clips. They are on suspicion of lending money to those who needed some one to 10 million won right away even with high interests.

They gave women the ultimatum that it’s either taking the video or make repayment.

The women starring in the clips went naked, and they were paid two to three million won per a clip until recuperation.

The suspects set up a self-proclaimed entertainment company, and profited 1.1 billion won ($970,445) over the past 20 months, according to the police report.