Police Also Investigate 'Gobal Saju'... "Two Complaints Filed, Assigned to Anti-Corruption Investigation Unit"

Choi Kwan-ho, Commissioner of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-joo] As the High-ranking Officials' Crime Investigation Unit (PCC) has launched an investigation into the so-called 'accusation coaching' allegations, the police have also received a complaint and are starting an investigation.

Choi Gwan-ho, Commissioner of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, stated at a press briefing on the 13th regarding the accusation coaching controversy, "We have received two cases: one lawsuit and one complaint," adding, "They have been assigned to the Anti-Corruption and Public Crime Investigation Division, and we plan to begin the investigation."

Commissioner Choi also said, "It has not been long since the cases were received, so there is nothing substantial to report," and added, "Since it is the initial stage, we will proceed according to the procedures."

Regarding the recent 'fake seafood businessman' case, seven people have been sent to prosecution on charges including violations of the Improper Solicitation and Graft Act, while the preliminary investigation related to former lawmaker Kim Moo-sung continues. Commissioner Choi said, "We are in the process of verifying the facts," and added, "Once confirmed, we will handle it according to the same procedures and standards."

Regarding the denial of all arrest warrants requested for lawyer Kang Yong-seok and former reporters Kim Se-ui and Kim Yong-ho, who run the YouTube channel 'Garosero Research Institute,' he said, "We have interviewed the victims and are conducting additional investigations."

Concerning the 'Merge Point' incident, which triggered a refund crisis, it has been reported that eight witnesses, including company officials, have been investigated so far. The police have registered three people, including Kwon Nam-hee, CEO of Merge Plus, the operator of Merge Point, and have imposed travel bans while continuing the investigation. It is known that there are no additional suspects at this time.

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