The Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC) has launched a forced investigation into Chungbuk Governor Kim Young-hwan, who is facing bribery allegations.
On June 30, the ACRC announced that its investigation unit, led by Chief Prosecutor Cha Jeong-hyun, deployed over 10 prosecutors and investigators to conduct searches at the governor's office and related locations in connection with the so-called "Kim Young-hwan money transaction allegations."
Governor Kim is accused of accepting tens of billions of won in bribes from local businesspeople in exchange for granting business permits and other favors.
The ACRC has determined that Kim improperly received money related to his official duties, leading to the application of bribery charges under the Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Crimes.
Meanwhile, Kim lost his position as governor after being defeated by Democratic Party candidate Shin Yong-han in the June 3 local elections. A farewell ceremony for Kim was held at the Chungbuk Provincial Office, attended by over 200 officials from the provincial government.
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