Former President Lee Myung-bak imprisoned for bribery and other crimes 17 years in prison sentence confirmed November 2, 17:21
Former South Korean President Lee Myung-bak, who had been released on bail on charges of bribery, was imprisoned on the 2nd after being sentenced to 17 years in prison.
Former President Lee Myung-bak left his home in Seoul, where he was on bail, before 2:00 pm on the 2nd, and after completing the prosecution procedures, arrived at the Seoul Dongbu Detention Center and was imprisoned again. It was.
After that, it will be finally decided whether or not to be transferred to jail based on the health condition.
Former President Lee, who served a five-year term until 2013, made Samsung Electronics, a conglomerate company, take over the legal costs of an automobile parts company that he actually owned, and in return pardoned the chairman of Samsung Electronics. He was accused of bribery and embezzlement, for example.
On October 29, the Supreme Court ordered 17 years in prison, a fine of 13 billion won, about 1.2 billion yen in Japanese yen, a surcharge of 5.78 billion won, and a fine of 530 million yen in Japanese yen2. The judgment of the referee has been finalized.
Former President Lee is the fourth former president of South Korea to be charged with a criminal case and sentenced to imprisonment.
Former conservative President Lee claimed that it was a retaliation by the innovative Moon Jae-in administration, and after the ruling, issued a statement saying, "The rule of law has collapsed. I am worried about the future of South Korea." I am.