Yoo Dong-gyu's Prosecutor Investigation Canceled Due to COVID-19 Case at Seoul Detention Center

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyung-min] Yoo Dong-gyu, former Planning Director of Seongnam Urban Development Corporation and a key figure in the Daejang-dong development favoritism scandal, who was arrested on charges including bribery and breach of trust, was unable to undergo prosecution investigation due to a COVID-19 positive case.

According to the Ministry of Justice on the 13th, one newly admitted inmate at Seoul Detention Center tested positive on a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test conducted immediately after admission the previous day. This inmate had tested negative on a rapid antigen test conducted before the PCR test.

The Seoul Detention Center, which has begun epidemiological investigations with health authorities, conducted PCR tests on staff and inmates suspected of contact with the confirmed inmate, and canceled most scheduled departure investigations and court appearances for the afternoon, except in unavoidable cases.

Former Director Yoo was also scheduled to appear at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office that afternoon but was reportedly unable to attend due to the confirmed case at Seoul Detention Center.

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