[2020 National Audit] Key Figure in the Optimus Scandal 'Former 청 Administrative Officer' Absent...Opposition Party Says "Must Consider Investors' Tears of Blood"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jihwan] Lee Mo, a former administrative officer of the Blue House Civil Affairs Office who was identified as a key figure in the Optimus scandal, faced heavy criticism from opposition lawmakers after he failed to appear despite being summoned as a witness for the comprehensive audit.

On the 23rd, during the National Assembly's Political Affairs Committee's audit of the Financial Services Commission and the Financial Supervisory Service, Seong Iljong, a member of the People Power Party, criticized, "(Former administrative officer Lee) ignoring the National Assembly and failing to testify is an admission of many suspicions raised so far."

Yoon Changhyun, also from the same party, pointed out, "At the meeting with investors held at the Optimus Management office, there were investors who attended even while hospitalized due to illness," adding, "Considering the investors' tears of blood, the witness is absolutely necessary to reveal the substantive truth."

Kwon Eunhee, a member of the People Party, also stated, "If one has even a slight connection to public office, there is a basic duty to explain related suspicions to the public," and added, "I cannot help but feel deeply saddened by the behavior of ignoring even that duty."

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