Police to Eradicate Corruption Crimes... Special Crackdown Until March Next Year
Selected as One of the Four Major Corruption Crimes Including Bribery and Financial Irregularities
Investigation Without Sanctuary Regardless of Rank or Status Announced
[Asia Economy Reporter Seongpil Cho] The National Police Agency's National Investigation Headquarters announced on the 12th that it will conduct a 'Special Crackdown on Corruption Crimes' from the 13th until March next year. The Police Agency explained that this measure aims to secure integrity and transparency in the public service and eradicate various corrupt practices remaining in the daily lives of the people.
During the crackdown period, the Police Agency plans to focus on the 'four major corruption crimes': ▲bribery ▲financial corruption ▲abuse of authority ▲illegal mediation and solicitation. Each city and provincial police agency will be responsible for investigating organized and planned crimes involving local influential groups to prevent disputes over objectivity and fairness caused by regional, blood, or academic ties. Each police station will concentrate its investigative efforts on eradicating chronic local corruption.
The Police Agency stated, "Regardless of rank or status, we will conduct thorough investigations without exception into corruption crimes involving public officials, employees of public institutions and organizations, and illegal brokers identified during the crackdown." The police intend to strictly prosecute financial corruption, especially cases involving embezzlement or misappropriation of public funds and subsidies. They plan to trace criminal proceeds to the end and confiscate and recover them.
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The police will establish a 'hotline' with anti-corruption agencies such as the Office for Government Policy Coordination and the Board of Audit and Inspection to share relevant data and, if necessary, conduct joint crackdowns. Additionally, they plan to notify related agencies of any institutional improvements discovered during investigations to contribute to the systemic prevention of illegal activities. The National Police Agency emphasized, "Active reporting and tips from the public are crucial to eradicating corruption," urging citizens to actively report to 112 or the nearest police station.
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