A Chinese artist participating in an art fair in Gwangju faces an investigation over his alleged ‘sexting’ attempt at a South Korean college student who was working as a volunteer interpreter.

Gwangju Seobu Police Station on Tuesday referred the case of the Chinese man to the prosecution, where a decision will be made whether he would be formally indicted on the charge of sexual harassment.

The 41-year-old man, who was taking part in Asia Content & Entertainment Fair in Gwangju, allegedly sent lewd pictures of himself to the female interpreter.

The suspect reportedly told the police he meant to send the photos to his girlfriend and misdirected them to the interpreter.

He participated in the same fair two years ago and does not have a criminal record in Korea.

The police banned him from leaving Korea. 

(khnews@heraldcorp.com)