Opposition Ando-geol Reacts to Police Investigation Results: "No Objective Evidence"

Denial of Charges for Operating Illegal Phone Promotion Group and Office Operating Fund Payment in General Election

Ando-geol, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, expressed opposition to the police investigation results that referred him to prosecution on charges including violation of the Public Official Election Act, stating, "The charges claimed by the police are either untrue or lack objective evidence."

On the 22nd, Ando-geol posted on his social media (SNS), expressing "deep regret over the media reports that the police have referred me to prosecution." Regarding the allegation of operating an illegal phone promotion room during the primary election process, he emphasized, "I have devoted my life to public office and have made compliance with election laws my top priority," adding, "It is unimaginable that I would have ordered any illegal acts."

He further explained, "The fact that a third party paid the operating expenses of the economic research institute I established was completely distorted as if I had received political funds," and clarified, "I deposited the operating expenses into the third party's account every month and had the third party handle the payments."

Ando-geol also expressed strong dissatisfaction with the police investigation, stating, "I appeared before the police and sufficiently explained, but my statements were not reflected, and I was immediately referred to the prosecution," and added, "The investigation was conducted only formally without verifying objective evidence." He continued, "I will definitely address the part where excessive pressure was applied to acquaintances during the investigation," and said, "I will calmly face this difficulty and reveal the truth."

The police referred Ando-geol and 16 others, including campaign staff, to prosecution on charges of violating the Public Official Election Act and the Political Funds Act. Ando-geol is accused of operating an illegal phone promotion room during the Democratic Party primary ahead of the April 10 general election and having a third party pay the operating expenses of the election office. A cousin of Ando-geol, Mr. A, who is known to have played a leading role in this process, has been detained.

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