Gwangju City Council Member Flees Abroad Amid Investigation for Alleged Bribery Charges

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] A current Gwangju city council member under investigation for bribery has left the country, and the police are tracking their whereabouts.

On the 22nd, the Gwangju Western Police Station announced that they are pursuing Mr. A, an 8th-term Gwangju city council member, who is suspected of violating the Attorney-at-Law Act.

Mr. A is accused of receiving tens of millions of won in bribes from an acquaintance, Mr. B, in exchange for illicit favors.

After Mr. B admitted his involvement during a police summons investigation, Mr. A departed for the Philippines on the 3rd of this month, the day after the admission.

He is currently unreachable.

A police official stated, "We are searching for Mr. A through various channels," adding, "Details cannot be disclosed as the investigation is ongoing."