Police Launch Forced Investigation into Jin Byeong-yeong, Hamyang County Governor, on Public Official Act Violation Charges
[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] The police have launched a forced investigation into associates of Jin Byeong-yeong, the mayor of Hamyang-gun, Gyeongnam, in connection with allegations of violating the Public Official Election Act.
The Anti-Corruption Crime Investigation Division 1 of the Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency announced on the 28th that they conducted a search and seizure at the residences of two individuals related to the case on the 27th.
It is known that the police initiated the search and seizure after receiving a complaint regarding Mayor Jin recently.
The complaint reportedly contains details related to Mayor Jin's alleged violation of the Public Official Election Act.
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A police official stated, “Since the investigation is currently ongoing regarding the seized items, we cannot disclose detailed information.”
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