Corruption Investigation Office Summons Rep. Yoon Sang-hyun as Suspect Over Allegations of Receiving Free Promotional Videos

It has been learned that the Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials (CIO) has summoned and questioned People Power Party Representative Yoon Sang-hyun over allegations that he received promotional videos free of charge.

The CIO's Investigation Division 1 (led by Senior Prosecutor Na Chang-su) called in Rep. Yoon as a suspect for violating the Political Funds Act in mid-September.

Rep. Yoon is suspected of receiving content such as promotional videos for the People Power Party leadership race and the general election free of charge from a promotional company in Incheon for about a year starting in 2023.

The CIO estimates that the value of the content provided to Rep. Yoon amounts to tens of millions of won.

Previously, in January, the CIO conducted a search and seizure at the company and at the office of an Incheon district councilor, identified as an aide to Rep. Yoon, to secure related materials.

Investigations showed that the councilor, referred to as A, was the person who introduced the company to Rep. Yoon.

The Political Funds Act stipulates punishment for receiving political funds in ways not prescribed by law. If a fine of 1 million won or more is finalized under this charge, the lawmaker will lose their seat.

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