Gyeongnam Police Agency Launches Intensive Crackdown on Election Offenders Ahead of Next Year's Presidential and Local Elections

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Sang-hyun] The Gyeongsangnam-do Provincial Police Agency will launch a full-scale crackdown system on election-related crimes starting from the 9th to ensure that the '20th Presidential Election' on March 9, 2022, and the '8th Nationwide Simultaneous Local Elections' on June 1 are conducted cleanly and fairly.

According to the Gyeongnam Police Agency on the 8th, a 'Special Investigation Team for Election Crimes' has been formed at the Gyeongnam Police Agency and 23 police stations across the province to strengthen intelligence gathering on various illegal activities related to the elections and to strictly and fairly crack down in accordance with relevant laws.

In particular, bribery, dissemination of false information, election interference by public officials, election violence, and illegal mobilization of organizations are defined as the 'five major election crimes' that seriously undermine the fairness of elections, and will be strictly monitored and controlled.

Regarding the five major election crimes, a zero-tolerance policy will be applied, and judicial action will be taken strictly regardless of political party or status. Not only the perpetrators of illegal acts but also those who planned or ordered the crimes and the sources of illegal funds will be thoroughly tracked and strictly cracked down on.

A police official stated, "Since two major elections will be held consecutively next year, we will maintain a strictly neutral stance throughout all investigation processes and thoroughly comply with due legal procedures."

He added, "To realize fair elections, not only the police's efforts but also active reporting and tips from the public are important," urging, "If you become aware of any illegal election activities, please actively report them to 112 or the nearest police station."

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