Delivery Agency Head's Sentence Increased to 7 Years for Inciting Arson, Attempted Murder

A delivery agency head has been sentenced to seven years in prison in an appellate court for inciting arson and attempted murder, an increase from his initial six-year sentence. The court found the defendant guilty of hiring an acquaintance to commit murder and set fire to a delivery truck.

The appellate court upheld the original verdict, stating that the witness testimonies were consistent and credible. The court noted that the defendant "vehemently denies the charges, shifts blame, and shows no remorse." This lack of contrition, combined with the severity of the crimes, led the judges to deem the initial sentence too lenient.

Prosecutors allege that in mid-June 2024, the defendant asked an acquaintance, identified as 'B,' to murder another agency owner, 'C.' The defendant reportedly offered 'B' money that would be owed to 'C' in a civil lawsuit, totaling 360 million won, to fund the murder.

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The testimonies of those involved in the crime instigated by the defendant are consistent and specific up to this court, and their content has no contradictions that would cast doubt on their credibility based on common sense.

When 'B' failed to carry out the murder, the defendant allegedly instructed 'B' to kill 'C' at his hometown residence. Additionally, the defendant is accused of repeatedly asking 'B' since October 13, 2024, to set fire to the truck of a delivery driver with whom the defendant had a dispute over union establishment. 'B' eventually succeeded in setting the truck ablaze after several attempts.

While the defendant also allegedly asked 'B' to murder the delivery driver or threaten his life, these charges were excluded from the indictment as 'B' refused to comply. The court's decision to increase the sentence reflects the gravity of the incited crimes and the defendant's perceived lack of accountability.

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The defendant vehemently denies the charges, shifts blame, and shows no remorse. Considering these circumstances, the original sentence was too light and therefore unfair.