Court Denies Bail for Former Yongsan Tax Office Chief Yoon Woo-jin, Who Took Bribes to Quash Tax Investigation

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[Asia Economy Reporter Song Seung-yoon] Former Seoul Yongsan Tax Office chief Yoon Woo-jin, who was arrested and indicted on charges of accepting bribes under the pretext of quashing a tax investigation, applied for bail but was denied by the court.

On the 20th, Judge Kim Sang-il of the Criminal Division 1 at the Seoul Central District Court dismissed Yoon's bail application.

Yoon is accused of receiving 130 million won from two individuals, including real estate developer Mr. A from Incheon, in exchange for promising to intervene with tax authorities between 2017 and 2018 (violation of the Attorney-at-Law Act). Yoon's defense claims that 30 million won was payment for legitimate services, and 100 million won was repayment of a loan.

Separately, Yoon is also on trial for bribery under the Special Act. Investigations revealed that he received 529 million won from a tax accountant and a meat importer under the pretext of providing favors related to his duties.

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