‘Bribery and Embezzlement’ Charges Against Yu Deok-yeol, Dongdaemun District Mayor... Police Conduct Summons Investigation

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[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Gyumin] Police have summoned Yoo Deok-yeol, the 68-year-old mayor of Dongdaemun District, who is suspected of receiving money and valuables in exchange for employee promotions.

According to the police on the 16th, the Anti-Corruption and Public Crime Investigation Unit of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency conducted two summons investigations of Mayor Yoo on the 3rd and 7th of this month.

Mayor Yoo is suspected of receiving tens of millions of won in money and valuables from district office employees in exchange for promotions. He is also suspected of using district office funds for personal purposes.

In August of last year, the police conducted a search and seizure of six locations including Mayor Yoo's residence and office. Subsequently, in February, a travel ban was requested against Mayor Yoo. It is known that Mayor Yoo repeatedly failed to comply with summons requests citing health reasons.

A police official stated, "We will take measures regarding his custody soon," but added, "It is physically impossible to transfer the case within this month."

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