The Corruption Investigation Office investigates Sasaehang representative who accused Yoon Seok-yeol of 'soliciting reports' allegations

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyung-min] The High-ranking Officials' Crime Investigation Agency (PCC) summoned a civic group that filed a complaint regarding former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol's alleged 'solicitation of accusations' on the 8th for questioning.

On the morning of the same day, the PCC summoned Kim Han-me, the representative of the Citizens' Action for Judicial Justice (Sasehaeng), as a complainant for questioning. The complainant's questioning is considered an extension of preliminary investigation, and it is understood that the accused have not been formally registered for a full investigation.

On the 6th, Sasehaeng filed a complaint with the PCC requesting punishment for former Prosecutor General Yoon, Prosecutor Han Dong-hoon, and Son Jun-sung, the Human Rights Protection Officer at Daegu High Prosecutors' Office, on charges of abuse of authority, obstruction of exercise of rights, and disclosure of official secrets.

The PCC is expected to decide whether to proceed with an investigation into the 'solicitation of accusations' allegations based on the contents of this witness questioning and other factors.

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