<Anchor> In
connection with the allegation that an incumbent prosecutor in the office of former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol instigated an accusation against passport officials, the Airborne Service launched a simultaneous search and seizure. We will connect you on the spot.
A large-scale search and seizure was carried out against reporter Bae Jun-woo, Rep. Kim Woong, and Prosecutor Son Jun-seong.
<Reporter>
Yes, yes.
The Ministry of Airborne Affairs launched a simultaneous search and seizure today (10th) in relation to the allegation of indictment.
At the time, the Supreme Prosecutor's Office Investigation Information Policy Officer Son Jun-seong, who was suspected of being involved in the preparation and delivery of the complaint, and Kim Woong, a member of the People's Strength Council, confiscated and searched a total of five places, including the home and office.
Rep. Kim and Prosecutor Sohn are being suspected of exchanging accusations against passport personnel through Telegram ahead of last year's general election.
The Ministry of Airborne Affairs, which received the accusation against these allegations, formally booked Prosecutor Son Jun-seong and started an investigation.
<Anchor> You said
that former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol was also booked?
<Reporter>
Yes, yes.
"The former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol has also been charged," the Ministry of Airborne Affairs said.
When asked about the reason for the arrest, he said, 'It is because he was the prosecutor general at the time the allegations arose, and as there is a lot of public suspicion and political controversy, it is necessary to find out the substantive facts as soon as possible.'This is how I explained it.
An official from the Ministry of Air Transport explained that the case is to look into how much former President Yoon is involved in these allegations, and not to question whether he is guilty or not at this stage.
<Anchor>
Isn't the Supreme Prosecutor's Office also investigating? But the airlift station moved surprisingly quickly, didn't it?
<Reporter>
Yes, there was a reaction like 'quick' from inside the Airlift.
The compulsory investigation began four days after the complaint was received.
An official from the Airborne Division explained that the reason for the swift seizure and search was 'to prevent the destruction of evidence'.
And now, there is a confrontation between the investigation team of the Airborne Division and the office of the lawmaker in Kim Woong's office, so the execution of the warrant was temporarily suspended.