On September 23, the Board of Audit and Inspection announced it has sent six investigation references to the Special Prosecutor for the Election Commission, citing the need for a swift investigation into allegations of bid interference, improper contracts, and improper inspections.
The Board stated, "Following the June 3 local elections, we reviewed the budget allocation and execution related to elections, including the printing and contracting of ballots, as well as major allegations." It was reported that 48 audit personnel were deployed to conduct the accounting inspection from July 6 to August 28.
It added, "Considering that the Special Prosecutor for the Election Commission has been established and is currently conducting investigations, with a maximum investigation period of 150 days, it was necessary to provide relevant materials in a timely manner."
The Board emphasized, "As the criminal charges for individual cases have not been definitively established, specific details of the investigation will remain confidential, taking into account the relevant facts and their potential impact on future investigations."
Additionally, the Board explained, "Separately from the investigation, we plan to finalize the audit results regarding sanctions for related companies, accountability of involved parties, and overall improvements in the budget allocation and execution related to elections as soon as possible."
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