[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Gwangju police are conducting a search and seizure at Gwangju City Hall in connection with allegations of bribery involving close associates of Gwangju Mayor Lee Yong-seop.
According to the Gwangju Western Police Station on the 7th, investigators have been dispatched to Gwangju City Hall to execute a search warrant related to former and current secretaries A and B of Mayor Lee, who are suspected of unfairly intervening in interests at events hosted by Gwangju City.
Search and seizure operations are underway at four locations, including the Life Agriculture Division.
A and B are suspected of receiving money and valuables from local event agencies and others (violating the Act on the Prohibition of Improper Solicitation and Graft).
Additionally, two company representatives, suspected of offering money and valuables in exchange for business favors, have also been booked.
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