Gwangju Police Activate 'Election Crime Investigation Situation Room' Ahead of Presidential Election and Others

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] The Gwangju Metropolitan Police Agency announced that it will operate an 'Election Crime Investigation Situation Room' at the Metropolitan Police Agency and six local police stations until June 1, in preparation for the 20th Presidential Election and the 8th Nationwide Simultaneous Local Elections.

The police plan to establish a '24-hour response system' to strengthen the collection of crime intelligence and respond swiftly and strictly to various illegal activities related to the elections.

They will focus on cracking down on the 'five major election crimes' including bribery, spreading false information, public officials' involvement in elections, election violence, and illegal mobilization of groups, while preparing thoroughly for election crimes based on a cooperative system with related organizations such as the Election Commission and the Prosecutor's Office.

In the previous 19th presidential election and the 7th local elections, 135 people were investigated for violations of the Public Official Election Act, and 56 were referred to prosecution.

A Gwangju Metropolitan Police Agency official stated, "For a fair election, not only the police's efforts but also active reporting and tips from the public are important," and urged, "If you become aware of any illegal election activities, please actively report them to 112 or the nearest police station."

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