Prosecutors Detain and Indict Drivers of Chairman Lee Jong-pil and Kim on "Harboring a Criminal" Charges

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[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Byung-don] The drivers accused of aiding the escape of former Lime Asset Management (Lime) Vice President Lee Jong-pil, a key figure in the Lime redemption suspension scandal, and former Star Mobility Chairman Kim Bong-hyun have been brought to trial.

The Criminal Division 6 of the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors' Office (Chief Prosecutor Jo Sang-won) announced on the 13th that they have arrested and indicted drivers Sung Mo and Han Mo on charges of harboring fugitives in connection with former Vice President Lee and former Chairman Kim.

According to the prosecution, Sung is suspected of providing a hiding place for former Vice President Lee, who fled after refusing to attend the pre-trial detention hearing (warrant review) in November last year. It was also found that he delivered funds for Lee's escape and provided burner phones to communicate with accomplices.

Han is also accused of replacing the license plates on the vehicle used by former Chairman Kim, who fled to avoid the warrant review, and exchanging high-denomination checks for cash. He is also suspected of assisting the escape by delivering atopy medicine received from Lee's wife to former Vice President Lee.

Earlier, the prosecution arrested Sung and Han on the 28th of last month and is currently tracking the whereabouts of former Vice President Lee and former Chairman Kim.

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