Police Arrest Lead Investigator in Jang Yun-gi Case; Task Force Formed to Probe Evidence Tampering Allegations

A police officer who led the initial investigation into the Gwangju high school girl murder case has been arrested on charges of destroying evidence.

The Gwangju Metropolitan Police Agency announced today (July 6) that it has arrested the lead investigator from the Gwangju Gwangsan Police Station after confirming evidence of tampering during the investigation into Jang Yun-gi, the perpetrator of the Gwangju high school girl murder case.

The Gwangju Metropolitan Police Agency has also formed a 22-member special investigation team, led by the head of its investigation division, to launch a probe into all related allegations.

Previously, SBS reported allegations that the investigation team had tipped off Jang Yun-gi's father, a police inspector surnamed Jang, about investigation details, including the filing of arrest and search warrants.

It was also confirmed that Inspector Jang used the home address and front door passcode of Jang Yun-gi, which were provided by the investigation team, to dispose of a realistic doll, which was one of the key pieces of evidence in the crime.
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