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Political funds 20 million won misused
Hong Jun-pyo campaign 6 people referred

D-12 Deadline November 19 · Political Funds Act violation case statute of limitations expires
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In short

Six people including associates from former Daegu Mayor Hong Jun-pyo's 2021 presidential primary campaign were referred for prosecution without detention.

They are suspected of illegally spending approximately 20 million won in political funds during the 2021 presidential primary.

They are also suspected of submitting falsified accounting reports to the National Election Commission using fake supporting documents.

Key facts

WhenDaegu Metropolitan Police Agency announced investigation results on November 6.
WhoSix people including Park (name withheld), an associate from former Daegu Mayor Hong Jun-pyo's campaign.
WhatSuspected of illegally spending approximately 20 million won in political funds during the 2021 presidential primary.
HowThey submitted falsified accounting reports to the election commission using fake supporting documents.

What it means for me

While not directly related to general readers, this case serves as a reference example for political fund transparency.