Election Commission Special Counsel Searches National Election Commission... "Approved Equipment That Failed to Meet Standards"

NEC Special Counsel Probes "'Supply Corruption'" Allegations
Raids National Election Commission and Homes of Current and Former Employees

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A special counsel team led by Lee Tae-han, investigating allegations involving the National Election Commission, is conducting a search and seizure at the commission and the homes of current and former employees in connection with alleged corruption in the supply of election equipment.

The team said in a media notice on October 30, "Starting at 9:10 a.m. today, we began searching and seizing evidence at the National Election Commission and two residences of current and former commission employees, and are securing relevant materials." The warrant reportedly cited charges including breach of duty. A total of 17 personnel were deployed, including two prosecutors and five forensic investigators.

The team said it had uncovered evidence that commission officials approved election equipment despite knowing that more than half of the equipment failed to meet the performance standards required for approval. The total value of the supplied equipment was estimated at 14 billion won.

The special counsel said, "Based on our analysis of the seized materials, we will establish the substantive truth behind allegations of mismanagement across the commission's operations by its current and former commissioners and employees, and clearly determine the responsibility of those involved."

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