Police Conduct Additional Search of Hospital Related to Lee Boo-jin Over Suspected Habitual Propofol Use

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-ju] It has been confirmed that the police investigating the habitual propofol use allegations against Lee Boo-jin, President of Hotel Shilla, conducted an additional raid on the hospital in question.

On the 2nd, Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency Commissioner Lee Yong-pyo stated at a press conference, "We received responses from medical expert institutions and conducted an appraisal to obtain the results," adding, "The investigation team analyzed the results and determined that further data collection was necessary, so an additional raid was carried out."

The target of the raid was the hospital where President Lee is known to have received propofol injections, which took place on the 20th of last month. Commissioner Lee explained, "We will comprehensively assess the investigation details to decide whether to formally charge President Lee."

Meanwhile, the police plan to send two additional suspects each to the prosecution this week with charges regarding the cable channel Mnet's audition programs 'Produce 101' and 'Idol School,' amid allegations of vote manipulation.

However, the police believe there was no involvement from the so-called higher-ups beyond the production team. Commissioner Lee said, "We thoroughly investigated whether higher-ups in the production team were involved but did not find clear evidence of such involvement," adding, "All those indicted this time are members of the production team."

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