Prosecution Conducts Search and Seizure Targeting Kim Bong-hyun's Wife and Sister Among Family Members

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[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Byung-don] On the 10th, the prosecution launched a forced investigation targeting the family of Kim Bong-hyun, the former chairman of Star Mobility (46, detained), a key figure in the Lime Asset Management scandal.

The Criminal Division 6 of the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors' Office (Chief Prosecutor Kim Rak-hyun), which is in charge of the Lime investigation, reportedly conducted a search and seizure of the mobile phones of Kim's wife and sister on the morning of the same day.

In response, Kim's side claimed, "The prosecution conducted a search and seizure of family members who have nothing to do with Kim's charges without the presence of a lawyer," adding, "They seized the mobile phones of his wife and sister, and even took money earned by his wife's brother-in-law from his business."

They also stated, "We believe the prosecution is unfairly retaliating against Kim for recently exposing the misconduct of prosecutors," and "We strongly protest."

Earlier, the prosecution indicted Kim on charges of violating the Improper Solicitation and Graft Act (commonly known as the Kim Young-ran Act) in connection with allegations of providing alcohol to prosecutors.

Kim is also on trial for embezzling funds from Suwon Passenger Transport and the Veterans Mutual Aid Association, and for lobbying a former Blue House administrator to obtain inspection data related to Lime from the Financial Supervisory Service.

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