Prosecutors Re-summon Key Daejangdong Figures Kim Man-bae and Nam Wook... Investigation Team Expanded by 4 Members

[Asia Economy Reporter Bae Kyunghwan] The prosecution investigating the lobbying and preferential treatment allegations related to the Daejang-dong development has re-summoned Kim Man-bae, the major shareholder of Hwacheon Daeyu, and Nam Wook, the owner of Cheonhwa Dongin No. 4 and a lawyer. At the same time, they decided to reinforce the dedicated investigation team to accelerate the investigation speed and expand its scope.

On the 28th, the dedicated investigation team of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office (led by Deputy Chief Prosecutor Kim Tae-hoon) summoned Kim and lawyer Nam in the afternoon and is currently conducting interrogations. It is known that the investigation team is in the process of gathering evidence to file arrest warrants against them.

The investigation team plans to include in the arrest warrant the charge that Kim promised former Seongnam Urban Development Corporation Planning Director Yoo Dong-gyu 70 billion won from the development profits (promise of bribery, etc.). Lawyer Nam is also reported to have collected 300 million won together with accountant Jung Young-hak and others to give to former Director Yoo.

Meanwhile, to ensure a swift and efficient investigation, the team added four members including Deputy Chief Prosecutor Yoo Jin-seung. All are from the Crime Proceeds Recovery Division, and with this addition, the total size of the investigation team, including Deputy Chief Prosecutor Kim Tae-hoon, has increased to 24 members.

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