Jin Byeong-yeong, Hamyang County Governor, Accused of False Statement Disclosure... Prosecutors Decide Not to Prosecute
[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters reporters Lee Seryeong and Choi Soonkyung] The Changwon District Prosecutors' Office Geochang Branch has decided not to prosecute Jin Byeong-yeong, the mayor of Hamyang County, Gyeongnam, who was accused of false statement publication under the Public Official Election Act.
The police had reported the case to the prosecution on suspicion that Mayor Jin made false statements during the June 1 local elections, but the prosecution decided not to indict due to insufficient evidence.
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The police had also received a complaint regarding Mayor Jin's alleged bribery, but after investigation, it is known that they decided not to refer the case for prosecution.
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