Police Refer Former President Yoon to Prosecution Over First Lady Kim Keon-hee's Dior Bag Case

The police have referred former President Yoon Suk Yeol to the prosecution on charges of violating the Improper Solicitation and Graft Act in connection with the case involving First Lady Kim Keon-hee's receipt of a Dior bag.
The National Police Agency's "Special Investigation Headquarters for Transferred Cases from the Three Special Prosecutors," which took over the remaining cases from the special counsel investigation, referred former President Yoon to the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office on June 9.
It is reported that the police determined the receipt of the Dior bag, worth 3 million won, from Pastor Choi Jae-young by First Lady Kim in June 2022 was related to the official duties of Yoon, who was president at the time.
Furthermore, the police concluded that former President Yoon violated the Improper Solicitation and Graft Act by failing to report the receipt of the bag to the Board of Audit and Inspection or other relevant authorities, despite being aware of it.
However, the charge of bribery was not applied to former President Yoon.
The police concluded that there was insufficient evidence to prove that former President Yoon and First Lady Kim conspired to receive the gifts.
Meanwhile, First Lady Kim is currently undergoing a first-instance trial on charges of receiving various gifts, including a Dior bag, a Van Cleef & Arpels necklace, and a gold turtle, along with requests for favors regarding personnel appointments and business interests (violation of the Act on the Aggravated Punishment, etc. of Specific Crimes regarding influence peddling).
Special Prosecutor Min Joong-ki has requested a seven-year and six-month prison sentence.
The sentencing is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on July 26.
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