Investigation of Officials Who Took 'Land Compensation'... Hadong County Office Raided

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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Kang Sharon] The Special Investigation Unit for Real Estate Speculation Crimes at the Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency announced on the 2nd that they have booked and are investigating three individuals, including A (in his 50s), a public official affiliated with Hadong County Office, on charges of receiving compensation for land related to a project conducted at their workplace (violation of the Land Compensation Act).

A and others are suspected of purchasing the land in advance before the project related to the county's excellent retention facility installation project in 2016 and receiving compensation money.

It has been confirmed that they worked in departments related to the joint project, and the number of related persons may increase.

In connection with this, the police conducted a search and seizure of Hadong County Office and the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, which issued the project proposal, respectively, the day before.

The police stated, "Since the investigation is currently ongoing, we cannot disclose specific details," and added, "We plan to promptly investigate based on the materials secured through the search and seizure."

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