The Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission Sends Jo Seong-eun's 'Alleged Report-for-Prosecution Scandal' Case to the Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials
Cho Seong-eun, the first whistleblower in the 'accusation manipulation' suspicion, responding to reporters' questions on the afternoon of the 5th at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office in Seocho-gu, Seoul, before filing a complaint with the Central District Prosecutors' Office against former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol, and lawmakers Kim Woong, Kwon Seong-dong, Jang Je-won, as well as former lawmakers Joo Kwang-deok, Park Min-sik, and Kim Kyung-jin for violations of the Public Official Election Act and defamation. (Image source=Yonhap News)
View original image[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Moon Chaeseok] The Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission announced on the 7th that it sent the report on the allegations of former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol's solicitation of a report by Jo Seong-eun, which was received last month, to the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) on the 6th.
The Commission stated that on the 29th of last month, it confirmed that Jo, who reported the allegations, holds the status of a whistleblower under relevant laws concerning corruption and public interest, and took protective measures for her safety. After receiving the report, the Commission verified the facts regarding the report and the submitted materials.
As a result of the verification, the Commission judged that further investigation by investigative agencies was necessary and sent the case to the CIO in accordance with Article 59, Paragraph 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Act on the Prevention of Corruption and the Establishment and Operation of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (Anti-Corruption Commission Act).
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The investigative agency that received the case must notify the Commission of the results within 10 days after processing, in accordance with the Anti-Corruption Commission Act and related laws. The whistleblower is protected as a reporter under the Anti-Corruption Commission Act and related laws even during the CIO's investigation.
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