Police to Summon Key Witness, Fortune Teller Cheongong, for Investigation Soon

Yoo Ah-in to Be Summoned After Analyzing Seized Search Materials

[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Sehee] The police are coordinating a schedule to summon the fortune teller Cheongong.

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A Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency official stated at a regular press briefing on the 13th, "We have been continuously trying to contact him, but communication has not been smooth." Since he is a witness, forced detention is difficult, but they plan to keep seeking his cooperation to summon him and hear his direct testimony.

The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency explained, "Regardless of whether Cheongong appears in the video, he is an important witness, so it is necessary to hear his direct testimony."

Regarding the drug investigation of actor Yoo Ah-in (37), they said, "We conducted searches at two residences and are currently analyzing the materials. If the analysis is completed within this week, we plan to summon him." However, they added that there are no plans to summon him publicly.

Regarding the investigation into allegations of stock manipulation involving First Lady Kim Geon-hee and Woori Technology, the police have completed the complainant's investigation and are reviewing materials to verify the facts.

On the spread of drug crimes through social networking services (SNS), they stated, "We are cracking down on drug distribution through SNS," and added, "In cooperation with related agencies, we are conducting drug prevention education for youth, and we are simultaneously shutting down and blocking drug advertisement and sales sites at an early stage."

Regarding the investigation into interference in the People Power Party's party convention, they said, "The Yongsan Police Station completed the complainant's investigation on the 9th," and added, "If the High-ranking Officials' Crime Investigation Office (PCC) requests, we can transfer the case, but we have not yet received such a request from the PCC."