Police have begun investigating allegations of false credentials involving the daughter of independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon.
The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's Special Investigation Unit started questioning Ahn Jin-geol, head of the People's Economy Research Institute, and Oh Dong-hyun, a representative of the Lawyers' Association for the Prosecution, around 10 a.m. on the 27th.
They filed a complaint on October 14 against Han and former and current prosecutors involved in the investigation, accusing them of abuse of power and dereliction of duty.
Before the questioning, Ahn and Oh told reporters, "We must clarify whether the reason the investigation into the Han family was halted was due to interference from those in power." They added, "If it is confirmed that legitimate investigative procedures were intentionally obstructed to protect a specific individual's family, we must consider criminal responsibility as well."
Previously, the Anti-Corruption and Public Crime Investigation Unit of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency received a complaint in May 2022 regarding allegations of false credentials related to Han's daughter's volunteer activities while he was serving as Minister of Justice. However, in December 2023, the police decided not to pursue the case, citing a lack of evidence.
After completing the questioning of the complainants, police will consider whether to summon Han.
Meanwhile, Han stated on his Facebook page on the 12th, "The police consistently confirmed that there was no forgery or false representation, leading to a decision of no charges. Furthermore, the investigation advisory committee was convened twice due to the complainants' objections, but both times concluded there was no basis for charges."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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