Seoul Police Chief "Collecting Intelligence on Real Estate Speculation... 6 Cases Under Investigation"

Jang Ha-yeon, Chief of Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-joo] Investigations into real estate speculation offenders have begun in earnest even in Seoul, where there are no planned new towns.

On the 29th, Jang Ha-yeon, Commissioner of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, stated at a press briefing, "We conducted our own intelligence gathering activities and obtained intelligence on 6 cases involving 58 people," adding, "We are investigating 2 cases involving 6 people who are judged to have criminal charges."

Among the 6 people under investigation, one is a public official and five are current or former executives and employees of public institutions, Commissioner Jang explained. The suspected speculation areas are reported to be in the metropolitan area, not the 3rd new town. Separately, the Seoul Police Agency has also been assigned 3 cases received through the 'Police Reporting Center' and is verifying related details.

Regarding the April 7 by-elections, an average of about 80 reports per day, including 112 emergency calls, noise complaints, and traffic complaints, are being received. Currently, 17 cases involving 23 people related to election investigations and inquiries are underway. Commissioner Jang said, "There are many instances of poster vandalism," and added, "There are no sensitive election-related offenders."

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