‘Illegal Entry into Ukraine’ Lee Geun... Police Send Without Detention

Allegations of Passport Act Violation

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[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Gyumin] Former Captain Lee Geun, who participated in the foreign volunteer battalion 'Territorial Defense Force International Brigade' after Russia's invasion of Ukraine and returned to Korea, has been handed over to the prosecution.

According to the police on the 15th, the International Crime Investigation Division of the Drug Crime Investigation Unit at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency sent former Captain Lee to the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office without detention on charges of violating the Passport Act the day before.

On the 10th, former Captain Lee voluntarily appeared at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency for investigation and is reported to have admitted most of the charges, including violation of the Passport Act.

Former Captain Lee is accused of 'illegally' leaving the country for Ukraine in March to fight against the Russian army. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported Lee for violating the Passport Act for traveling to Ukraine, where a Level 4 travel warning had been issued, without obtaining permission to use his passport. Violating the Passport Act by visiting or staying in Ukraine without government approval can result in imprisonment for up to one year or a fine of up to 10 million won.

Subsequently, former Captain Lee returned to Korea through Incheon International Airport on the 27th of last month to receive medical treatment.

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