Jeju Police Agency Operates 'Special Crackdown Period on Corruption'

Published 14 Sep.2022 09:56(KST)

[Jeju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Jeongpil] Jeju Police Agency (Chief Lee Sang-ryul) announced on the 14th that it will operate a "Special Crackdown on Corruption" period until March 31 next year to secure integrity and transparency in the public sector and eradicate corruption remaining throughout society.

Based on the results of planned investigations and accumulated cases so far, Jeju Police plans to select representative corrupt acts that can comprehensively occur in the public sector and promote an all-out crackdown.

Corruption crimes involving public officials, public institutions, executives and employees of public organizations, and brokers will be investigated without exception regardless of rank or status.

The main targets of the crackdown are four types: bribery of public officials, financial corruption, abuse of authority, and improper solicitation or mediation.

In particular, organized and planned crimes involving local influential forces will be exclusively investigated from the early stages by the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crime Investigation Unit of the Provincial Police Agency to block disputes over objectivity and fairness caused by regional, blood, or academic ties, and focus investigative efforts on eradicating the chronic local corruption remaining in the province.

Professional brokers and others will be strictly prosecuted, including actively applying for arrest warrants, and through analysis of financial accounts and communication data, all related crimes will be thoroughly pursued and eradicated.

A Jeju Police official said, "We will continue to respond strictly to various corruption and wrongful senses of privilege in the public sector and take the lead in correcting the mistaken perception that 'government money is blind money.'"

He added, "To eradicate corruption, not only strong police crackdowns and investigations but also active interest from residents are necessary, so we ask for reports and tips through 112 or nearby police station reporting windows."