Police Investigate Anchor Eom Seong-seop and Chief Inspector Bae on Suspected Bribery by Fisheries Businessman

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Dong-hoon] On the 17th, former Pohang Nambu Police Station Chief Commissioner Bae Mo and TV Chosun anchor Eom Seong-seop appeared at the police station as suspects in violation of the Improper Solicitation and Graft Act, suspected of receiving money and goods from Kim Mo (43, detained), who impersonated a fisheries worker.

The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's Violent Crime Investigation Unit summoned Commissioner Bae around 9 a.m. and anchor Eom around 10 a.m. to verify the various allegations of bribery and other suspicions raised so far.

After about eight hours of investigation, anchor Eom told reporters, "I have sufficiently explained all the various allegations raised so far today," adding, "I believe I have done my best to clarify the situation. I will also observe the progress of the investigation."

Similarly, Commissioner Bae, who was also questioned for about eight hours, reportedly left the police station avoiding the reporters' eyes. A police official stated, "The suspect cooperated sincerely with the investigation."

Kim, who is on trial for fraud involving about 10 billion won, reportedly testified in earlier police investigations that he gave money and goods to senior officials of investigative agencies, including Commissioner Bae and anchor Eom, as well as journalists.

Based on this testimony, the police confirmed the charges and in early May filed cases against Commissioner Bae, anchor Eom, Deputy Chief Prosecutor Lee Mo (former Deputy Chief Prosecutor of Seoul Southern District Prosecutors' Office), and former Chosun Ilbo editorial writer Lee Dong-hoon. The total number of people under police investigation is currently seven.

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