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It is being pointed out that the responsibility of realtors should be strengthened in relation to the damage caused by charter fraud.

In response, the government announced that it would investigate all brokers suspected of participating in charter fraud.



This is Reporter Lee Hye-mi.



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Real Estate, which brokered several charter contracts for Mr. Kim, the 'Villa King' who died last year, is still operating without any restrictions.



The so-called '2400 organization', which carried out charter fraud with 3,000 villas.



As a result of SBS coverage, it was confirmed that the real estate that brokered their contract was also operated with the same name and phone number.



[Victim of Charter Fraud: I am very angry and upset…

Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Won Hee-ryong said that it



is shocking that brokerages involved in charter fraud are still continuing illegal brokerage activities, and that they are conducting a full investigation into brokers suspected of participating in charter fraud. instructed.



He emphasized the zero-tolerance principle, referring specifically to revocation.



[Won Hee-ryong/Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport: We will conduct a full investigation on companies that engage in illegal brokerage activities so that we can eradicate them by rooting them out.]



When signing up for Hugdo Jeonse Guarantee from the Housing and Urban Guarantee Corporation, the real estate agent's responsibilities and duties are fulfilled now. I decided to make it more clear.



[Lee Byung-hoon/Acting President of Housing and Urban Guarantee Corporation: Until now, when signing up for deposit return guarantee, the realtor information was not entered because it was not a required input, but we are trying to promote entering that part as a required item.]



Ministry of Land , Infrastructure and Transport

Early next month, we plan to announce a comprehensive plan that includes a plan to support charter fraud damages and system improvements, including revisions to relevant laws.



(Video coverage: Oh Young-chun, video editing: Park Ki-duk)