Executive of Muan County Office accused of bribery sentenced to 5 years in prison and detained in court

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] A section chief A of Muan County Office, who was on trial for accepting bribes from a contractor, was sentenced to 5 years in prison in the first trial and was taken into custody in court.

On the morning of the 24th, the Mokpo Branch of the Gwangju District Court acknowledged all charges against Section Chief A and sentenced him to 5 years in prison, a fine of 100 million won, and a confiscation of 73.4 million won.

The court stated, "The defendant strongly denies the charges, but the circumstances such as the time and place of giving the bribe exactly match the testimony of the bribe giver, making it highly credible," and added, "Considering the nature of the crime, a sentence of 7 years in prison should be imposed, but we took into account his contributions during his public service."

Section Chief A is accused of receiving 73.4 million won in bribes in advance from a vegetation mat manufacturing company during the Namchangcheon Ecological Stream Development Project and facilitating the delivery of their products.

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