Police Conduct Search and Seizure at Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority and Seo-gu Office... Investigating 5 Officials on Bribery Charges

by Park Haesook

Published 23 Jun.2023 12:00(KST)

Updated 23 Jun.2023 12:02(KST)

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The police have detected bribery charges against five senior officials belonging to the Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority and Seo-gu Office and have launched a forced investigation.

The Anti-Corruption Economic Crime Investigation Division 1 of the Incheon Police Agency conducted simultaneous raids on the Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority and Seo-gu Office on the 23rd.

Starting from 9:30 a.m. that day, the police secured documents related to construction permits from both institutions. It is known that the homes of the five officials accused of bribery were also included in the search targets.

The police believe that two officials from the Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority and three officials from Seo-gu Office received money and valuables from construction companies in exchange for favors. All of them are reported to be senior-level employees working in construction-related departments.

The police plan to summon and investigate the officials and construction company representatives one by one once the analysis of the seized items is completed.

A police official said, "We conducted the raids to secure relevant materials," adding, "Since the investigation is in its early stages, we cannot disclose specific charges."