Prosecutors Conduct Search and Seizure at Gunpo City Hall and Others over 'Employment Privileges at Korea Integrated Logistics'
[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyung-min] The prosecution, investigating allegations of employment favoritism and other corrupt practices at Korea Integrated Logistics, a subsidiary of CJ Group, launched a forced investigation on the 1st by conducting a search and seizure at Gunpo City Hall and other locations.
The Anti-Corruption Investigation Division 2 of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office (Chief Prosecutor Kim Young-chul) dispatched prosecutors and investigators to Gunpo City Hall, Korea Integrated Logistics, and residences of related parties to secure evidence on the morning of the same day.
The prosecution reportedly initiated the investigation after detecting signs that Mr. A, the former chief secretary to former Gunpo Mayor Han Dae-hee, exerted undue influence in the employment process at Korea Integrated Logistics.
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The prosecution is also investigating allegations of employment corruption involving Lee Jung-geun, former Deputy Secretary-General of the Democratic Party of Korea. After losing in the April 2020 general election, Lee worked as a full-time advisor at the company for one year starting in August of the same year. During this period, allegations arose that former Blue House Chief Secretary Noh Young-min influenced Lee’s employment.
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