Police Request Arrest Warrant for Former Dongdaemun District Mayor Yu Deok-yeol on Bribery and Embezzlement Charges

Reapplication After Warrant Dismissal in June

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Gyumin] The police have requested an arrest warrant for Yoo Deok-yeol, former mayor of Dongdaemun-gu, who is accused of accepting bribes from employees in exchange for promotions.

The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's Anti-Corruption and Public Crime Investigation Unit applied charges including embezzlement under the Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Economic Crimes and requested an arrest warrant for former Mayor Yoo on the afternoon of the 12th.

Former Mayor Yoo is accused of receiving tens of millions of won in bribes from some district office employees during his tenure in exchange for promotions. He is also suspected of misusing public funds, including business expenses and project funds intended for low-income groups, for personal use.

In August of last year, the police conducted searches at six locations, including Yoo's residence and offices. In April, a travel ban was imposed on former Mayor Yoo. Additionally, the police summoned him twice for questioning in June and requested an arrest warrant, but the prosecution dismissed the request.

Meanwhile, former Mayor Yoo has denied the allegations since he was first booked by the police.

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