The Corruption Investigation Office Transfers Lee Gyu-won's False Report Case to Prosecutors... 9 Months After Investigation

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyung-min] The High-ranking Officials' Crime Investigation Unit (PCC) has referred the case involving Prosecutor Lee Gyu-won's alleged fabrication of a false report back to the prosecution.

On the 17th, the PCC stated, "Today, we have concluded the investigation of the case and transferred it to the Supreme Prosecutors' Office," adding, "After concluding the investigation, we decided to transfer the case to the prosecution to coordinate with them, who are investigating the same case, for a unified disposition regarding the suspect and other related parties." It has been nine months since the case was handed over from the prosecution.

Prosecutor Lee is accused of fabricating a false interview report of Yoon Joong-chun, a key figure in the reinvestigation of former Deputy Minister of Justice Kim Hak-ui's alleged sexual bribery at his villa, and leaking it to a specific media outlet.

The PCC received the case from the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office in March and in April, registered him on charges including falsification of official documents and disclosure of official secrets during duty, and conducted an investigation.

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