Yongjun Lee, a lawyer at Hanbyul Law Firm, warned that the expansion of the AVMOV investigation could lead to personal information such as email and phone numbers left behind when signing up for membership, which could be a powerful clue for investigators. In particular, activities that go beyond simple access, such as commenting or earning points, could be classified as 'active users,' which could lead to the issuance of a search warrant.

Mr. Ko warned against hasty confessions or vague statements, saying that statements such as "my memory is not accurate" are likely to widen the scope of the investigation and lead to digital forensics. The key is not whether or not to turn yourself in, but rather to structure your statement to avoid or minimize seizure, and to work with legal counsel to pinpoint your activities and prepare your defense logic for a proactive but controlled response, he said. He also warned that server logs can make it easier to prove a case, given the penalties for viewing illegal footage with knowledge that it is illegal.