yonguija

Also written: yong-euija; suspect; person of interest

A person suspected of involvement in a crime or incident but not established as the offender.

Literal meaning

a person under suspicion

The term belongs to investigation language and does not mean guilt has been proven. Legal status and terminology can change as an inquiry develops.

Police question a yonguija, surveillance places one near the scene, a witness misidentifies one, or the real culprit deliberately frames one.

Suspect is usually the best translation. Preserve the difference between suspicion, accusation, arrest, charge, and conviction.