The Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials (CIO) to Discuss Transfer Requests with Investigative Agencies... Collecting Opinions Until the 14th

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[Asia Economy Reporter Seongpil Cho] The High-ranking Officials' Crime Investigation Agency (HCIA) announced on the 7th that it is conducting consultations with related agencies to establish detailed criteria for receiving cases transferred from other investigative bodies.

In a press release issued that afternoon, the HCIA stated, "Regarding transfer requests under Article 24, Paragraph 1 of the HCIA Act, we plan to hold consultations with the prosecution, police, coast guard, and military prosecution." The HCIA added that it has sent official letters to related agencies requesting their opinions on the matter by the 14th. The HCIA explained, "The HCIA Act specifies transfer request criteria such as 'the progress of the investigation' and 'fairness concerns.' We are seeking opinions from related agencies on detailed criteria and procedures for transfer requests, as well as reasonable timeframes for the receiving agency to process such transfers."

Article 24, Paragraph 1 of the HCIA Act stipulates that when investigative agencies conduct overlapping investigations with the HCIA, they must comply if the HCIA Chief requests a transfer based on factors such as 'the progress of the investigation' or 'fairness concerns.' Furthermore, Paragraph 4 of the same article requires the HCIA Chief, upon receiving notification of facts related to crimes by high-ranking officials, to respond to the notifying investigative agency within the period and method prescribed by HCIA regulations regarding whether to initiate an investigation.

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