The special investigation team investigating allegations related to Kim Keon-hee sent a request for personnel dispatch to the Financial Supervisory Service. This is interpreted as needing cooperation with the investigation personnel of SAMBU Construction in the investigation of the stock price manipulation allegations against Mrs. Kim.
Special Prosecutor Min Joon-kyu noted on the 24th that he sent requests for personnel dispatch of 3 people to the Financial Supervisory Service and 1 person to the National Tax Service.
Special Prosecutor Min visited the FSS on the 18th to discuss the progress of the case and the dispatch of investigators. This dispatch request appears to be a follow-up action to that discussion.
The FSS investigated the SAMBU Construction stock manipulation case since September of last year and reported related individuals to the prosecution. The targets of the report include former and current actual owners. However, it was noted that there was no confirmation of Mrs. Kim's involvement in the stock manipulation, thus she was excluded from the report. Currently, the prosecution has returned the case to the FSS to lead the investigation by the special investigation agency.
The FSS is expected to dispatch personnel from the investigation bureau and the special investigation agency that investigated the SAMBU Construction stock manipulation case. The Korea Exchange is also likely to dispatch employees with expertise in tracking unusual transactions.
The special investigation team plans to receive 40 dispatched prosecutors and about 20 specialized personnel affiliated with each institution to commence activities. The dispatched personnel are expected to officially start work after moving into the Gwanghwamun office next month.