Stalking Cases Involving Loss Prevention Trackers Surge; 883 Cases Reported in 2024

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A GPS device attached to a bicycle.

Among the total number of stalking cases that police received consultations in 2024, 883 cases involved items such as GPS devices and trackers meant for finding lost items, according to a tally by the National Police Agency that was released Thursday.

It was the first time that the NPA made such a tally public.

Misuse of trackers has particularly increased rapidly, and the agency is considering legal restrictions on such trackers.

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