Korean jailed for ‘fingering’ woman

By Mar T. Supnad

ANGELES CITY- A Korean national spent his Holy Week in Philippine jail after he allegedly touched the private parts of a woman inside a restaurant here.

Police reports said John Amisel, 31, a Korean tourist and temporarily billeted at California Hotel along Malabanias road, Plaridel 1 Subdivision was immediately sent to jail by city prosecutor Oliver Garcia who conducted an inquest proceeding following the suspect’s arrest.

Investigation showed at about 3:15 a.m. morning of Holy Friday, elements of Police Station 4, responded in the area to investigate a case lasciviousness committed by suspect.

Police said that complainant identified as Crisanta dela Cruz, 22, single, resident of No. 5 Osamis Street, Gen. Lim Subd., Quezon City, told police she was then about to take snack at Jumong Korean Restaurant, Fields Avenue, Balibago, Angeles City when the incident happened.

Further investigation conducted by the police disclosed that victim was about to sit down on the chair when suspect intentionally placed his hand on the chair of victim.

The suspect inserted his finger, touched and pressed the private part of the victim who was shocked by the incident.

The victim immediately left the place and sought help of policemen who were then conducting patrol on said place.

The suspect was charged for lasciviousness during inquest proceedings before Fiscal Garcia who recommended his detention