Pastor ‌Choi Jae-young’s Prosecution Investigation Review Committee Meeting​ Sparks Attention

As the prosecution investigation review ‍committee for ⁤Pastor Choi Jae-young, who handed over a bag to Ms. Kim Gun-hee, is scheduled to meet on the 24th, attention is also being paid to the ramifications of ‌the results of​ the review.

If the charges⁣ against Pastor Choi are found to be true, the prosecution’s concerns⁢ are likely to ​deepen.

Four Charges Against Pastor Choi to be Discussed

The prosecution​ investigation review committee meeting on the 24th will bring up the four charges against Pastor Choi‌ Jae-young, the ‘donor of luxury bags’, as ​an agenda item.

The court will determine whether to further investigate ⁣Pastor Choi and bring him to trial in connection with charges of violation of the Anti-Bribery Act, defamation, trespassing, and obstruction of official duties.

Pastor Choi’s Statement May Act as a Variable

Pastor Choi‌ is willing to face punishment, arguing that if he is found guilty of violating the Anti-Corruption Act, it will also affect the investigation and ⁤prosecution of the president and his ​wife.

Pastor Choi, who was unable to attend the hearing of Mrs.⁣ Kim, will attend this hearing in person, and attention is being paid to whether Pastor Choi’s statement will act as a variable.

Impact on the Investigation of‍ Ms. Kim

However, the prevailing view in the legal‍ community is that the conclusion of the investigation review committee regarding⁢ Pastor Choi will not have‌ a significant impact on ‍the final disposition of Ms. Kim.

The Anti-Corruption Act does not have a provision for punishing the‌ spouse of a public official who has received money or valuables, so even if Pastor Choi is⁤ found to have violated the Anti-Corruption Act, it will be difficult to indict Mrs. Kim.

There‍ are many observations that the conclusion⁤ of Mrs. Kim’s investigation into Pastor ⁣Choi will not be completely different from that of ⁣the investigation.

Prosecution’s Worries May Deepen

If the judgment is different, the prosecution’s ​worries are likely ⁤to deepen.

This is because they need to come up with an explanation that the majority of the public can accept regarding the⁤ investigation results that the person who gave the money⁣ was indicted and the ⁢person who received it was not indicted.

This is Kim Tae-won of​ YTN.