Former Hwasun County Council Member Real Estate Speculation Allegations... Police Conduct Search and Seizure at County Office and Council View original image

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The police conducted a search and seizure at the Hwasun County Office in Jeollanam-do in connection with allegations of real estate speculation involving a former county council member.


According to the Anti-Corruption Economic Crime Investigation Unit of the Gwangju Metropolitan Police Agency on the 30th, the police executed search and seizure warrants at the Hwasun County Office and the Hwasun County Council in the morning.


The police launched an investigation after detecting circumstances that former county council member A had purchased surrounding land and buildings in advance by knowing road construction information during his tenure.


It is known that A resold some of the purchased land and buildings, while still owning some.



A police official stated, “Since the investigation is ongoing, we cannot disclose specific details, but we will thoroughly analyze the secured materials and conduct a strict investigation.”


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