"‘Geom-eon Yuchak’ Former Channel A Reporter Dongjae Lee Detained... 'Substantial Evidence of Threat Suspicion' (2nd Report)"

Lee Dong-jae, former Channel A reporter identified as a key suspect in the 'alleged collusion between prosecutors and media,' is attending the warrant hearing held at the Seoul Central District Court in Seocho-gu, Seoul on the 17th. The reporter is accused of threatening Lee Cheol, former CEO of Value Invest Korea (VIK), during his investigation of the 'Shinrajen scandal,' warning that he could face criminal disadvantages if he did not report allegations of corruption against Yoo Si-min, chairman of the Roh Moo-hyun Foundation. Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

[Asia Economy Reporter Seongpil Cho] Lee Dong-jae, a former Channel A reporter (35) identified as a key suspect in the 'alleged collusion between prosecutors and media' case, was detained on the 17th.

Kim Dong-hyun, the judge in charge of warrants at the Seoul Central District Court, conducted a pre-arrest suspect interrogation (warrant substantive examination) for Lee and issued an arrest warrant around 9:43 p.m. Kim stated, "To uncover the substantive truth and to restore trust in the media and prosecution, it is deemed unavoidable to detain the suspect at this stage."

Judge Kim added, "There is considerable evidence to suspect that the suspect attempted to threaten the victim by connecting with high-ranking prosecution officials to achieve a specific reporting purpose. Despite the gravity of the charges, the suspect and related parties broadly destroyed evidence, obstructing the investigation, and there is a high likelihood that evidence will continue to be destroyed in the future."

Lee is accused of threatening Lee Cheol, former CEO of Value Invest Korea (VIK), during his investigation of the 'Shiniljen allegations,' warning that failure to report suspicions of corruption involving Yoo Si-min, chairman of the Roh Moo-hyun Foundation, could result in criminal disadvantages. The prosecution suspects that Lee conspired with Han Dong-hoon, a close aide to Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl, in the threats.

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