Sasaehaeng Files Reconsideration Request with Court After President Yoon Cleared of 'Optimus Poor Investigation Allegations'

Prosecutors' Office Clears President Yoon of Charges Including Abuse of Power

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[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Kyung-jun] A civic group has challenged the decision of the High-ranking Officials' Crime Investigation Unit (HOCIU) to dismiss charges against President Yoon Seok-yeol and others in connection with the alleged inadequate investigation of the 'Optimus Fund Fraud Case,' seeking a judicial review.

The Citizens' Action for Judicial Justice (CAJJ) announced on the 9th that it filed a request for reconsideration with the HOCIU the day before. A request for reconsideration is a system where the complainant or accuser, dissatisfied with the prosecution or HOCIU's decision not to indict, asks the competent High Court to determine whether to proceed with prosecution. If the court accepts the request, the prosecutor must file charges.

President Yoon was investigated on allegations that, during his tenure as the head of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office in 2018, he interfered to ensure the case against Optimus Asset Management was not properly investigated and was dismissed without charges.

The HOCIU's Investigation Division 3 (Chief Prosecutor Choi Seok-gyu) dismissed charges against President Yoon on the 6th of last month, who had been booked on charges including abuse of authority, dereliction of duty, and violation of the Act on the Prohibition of Improper Solicitation and Graft. Former Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office First Deputy Chief Prosecutor Yoon Dae-jin and his successor, then First Deputy Chief Prosecutor Lee Doo-bong, were also cleared of charges.

Previously, CAJJ had also filed a request for reconsideration against the HOCIU's dismissal of charges against President Yoon regarding the 'alleged obstruction of investigation into former Prime Minister Han Myeong-sook's perjury coaching.' However, the court ruled in April that the decision not to prosecute was appropriate.

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