It was found that the high-ranking public officials' crime investigation department, which caused controversy by searching for extensive communication data on civilians, looked into not only communication data but also personal emails sent and received about Jang Jun-hee, a public interest reporter who raised suspicions of illegal departure of former Vice Minister Kim Hak-eui.
Prosecutor Jang said in a phone call with SBS reporter on the 4th, "After confirming the communication data inquiry history, I inquired with the Public Investigation Service, and as a result of the investigation of the leak of the indictment case, Prosecutor General Lee Seong-yoon, I heard that all personal e-mails were sent and received."
Chief Prosecutor Jang said, "It appears that the Airlift Service has secured call history for one year in August of last year, location data of the sending base station, and three months' worth of computer communication and internet log records. said.
Prosecutor Jang read the indictment of Prosecutor Seong-yoon Lee in the prosecution's internal network last year and was investigated by the Inspection Department of the Supreme Prosecutors' Office, but it is known that no particular leaks have been revealed so far.
Prosecutor Jang said, "Even though I was a witness, looking into the confidential communication details was a clear public service report, repeating the abuses of the authorities in the past," said Prosecutor Jang.
In relation to this, the Ministry of Airborne Affairs said, "As this is a matter under investigation, we cannot make specific comments." However, "All investigations are following due process."
More details will be delivered today (4th) on SBS 8 News.