Broker in his 60s who pocketed 200 million won related to the 'Gwangju Building Collapse Disaster' arrested

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] A broker in his 60s who received bribes and intervened in the selection process of demolition companies related to the Gwangju Hakdong 4 District redevelopment project has been arrested.

Kim Jong-geun, the chief judge in charge of warrants at the Gwangju District Court, announced on the 7th that a detention warrant was issued for Mr. A (61), who is accused of bribery after fraudulent acts.

The judge cited a high risk of evidence destruction as the reason.

Earlier, after completing the warrant hearing in the morning and coming out of the courtroom, Mr. A did not respond to reporters' questions such as "Do you admit the charges?" and "Won't you apologize to the victims?" and got into the escort vehicle.

Mr. A, who was an executive of the redevelopment association, is accused of colluding with former 5·18 Detained and Injured Association Chairman Moon Heung-sik in 2019 to receive over 200 million won in bribes from two demolition companies and assist in signing the business contracts.

Regarding this redevelopment project, a total of four brokers have been revealed so far, and the police have also applied for an arrest warrant for another broker, Mr. B, who is accused of pocketing 100 million won (violation of the Attorney-at-Law Act).

Mr. B's substantive warrant hearing is scheduled for the 12th.

Moon Heung-sik (61), who is at the center of this corruption case, was sent to prosecution in custody on charges of pocketing tens of billions of won, and broker Mr. C, who conspired with him, is currently on trial.

A Gwangju Police Agency official stated, "We will continue the investigation into corruption involving the redevelopment association without any suspicion."

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