Police Send Chungnam Asan City Council Speaker to Prosecutors on 'Rental Fee Favoritism Allegation'
[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-ju] The chairman of the Asan City Council in Chungnam, who has been under police investigation for receiving special favors during the real estate rental process, has been referred to the prosecution.
The Chungnam Provincial Police Agency's Special Investigation Unit for Real Estate Speculation Crimes announced on the 30th that Chairman A of Asan City was sent to the prosecution without detention the previous day on charges of violating the Improper Solicitation and Graft Act.
The police believe that A rented a cafe in Asan under a family member's name at a price lower than the surrounding market rate. It is reported that A denies these allegations.
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However, the initial suspicions of real estate speculation against A were closed without prosecution. A police official explained, "Regarding the charge of providing internal secrets to a third party to acquire real estate, it was judged that the crime was not recognized, and a decision was made not to prosecute."
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