Search and Seizure in Geonjin Beopsa Graft Case
Prosecutors Secure Kim Keonhee's Mobile Phone... Listed as Reference
The search and seizure of former President Yoon Sukyeol's residence at Acrovista in Seocho-dong, Seoul, conducted as part of the prosecution's investigation into allegations that Jeon Seongbae, also known as Geonjin Beopsa (age 65), received illegal political funds, has concluded. It has been reported that prosecutors secured items such as the mobile phone of Kim Keonhee, Yoon's wife, during the operation.
On the 30th, prosecutors investigating allegations of election interference and bribery involving former President Yoon Sukyeol and his wife, as well as Geonjin Beopsa Jeon Seongbae, conducted a sudden search and seizure at former President Yoon's residence. The photo shows the entrance of Acrovista. 2025.04.30 Photo by Yoon Dongjoo
The Virtual Asset Crime Joint Investigation Unit at the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors' Office, led by Chief Prosecutor Park Geonuk, announced that at around 3:40 p.m. on the 30th, it had completed the search and seizure of the Acrovista residence and office in connection with the case involving Jeon's alleged violation of the Improper Solicitation and Graft Act. Prosecutors began the search and seizure at Acrovista at around 9 a.m., dispatching prosecutors and investigators to secure relevant materials, and concluded the operation after approximately six hours and forty minutes.
The scope of the search and seizure included the office of Covana Contents, formerly operated by Kim Keonhee, as well as the residences of two aides to Kim.
It has been reported that prosecutors withdrew after securing evidence such as Kim's mobile phone and a notepad during the search. The search and seizure warrant named Jeon and Yoon, a former global headquarters director of the Unification Church, as suspects for violating the Improper Solicitation and Graft Act. Kim Keonhee is reportedly involved in the case as a reference, not as a suspect.
Jeon and his family are suspected of leveraging their acquaintance with former President Yoon and Kim Keonhee to become involved in candidate nominations and personnel solicitations. Last year, during searches of Jeon's temple and residence, prosecutors reportedly secured hundreds of business cards belonging to executives of large corporations, political figures, legal professionals, and police officials.
Prosecutors have also uncovered indications that Kim Keonhee received not only an expensive diamond necklace but also luxury bags and ginseng from a former high-ranking official of the Unification Church through Jeon, and are currently tracking the whereabouts of these items.
Additionally, prosecutors are also investigating allegations that Jeon operated a secret campaign camp in Yangjae-dong, Seoul, for former President Yoon.
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