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Police Raid Daegu City Council and Five District Councils Amid Embezzlement Allegations

Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent / Updated : 2025-05-20 15:00:20
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DAEGU, South Korea – Police have launched a series of raids on the Daegu Metropolitan Council and five district councils, including those in Gunwi-gun, Dalseo-gu, Dong-gu, Buk-gu, and Seo-gu, on suspicion of inflating overseas business trip expenses and other alleged financial irregularities. The raids, initiated by the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Investigation Unit of the Daegu Metropolitan Police Agency, began at 9:00 AM on May 20, 2025.

Authorities are currently securing documents related to overseas business trip expenses incurred by council members over the past three years from the administrative offices of the targeted councils. The police aim to verify if expenses were deliberately inflated beyond actual costs, constituting a misuse of public funds.

This widespread investigation stems from a formal referral by the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC). The ACRC had previously conducted a comprehensive audit of overseas travel by 243 local councils nationwide, covering a three-year period from 2022 to 2024. Their findings, released earlier this year, revealed a startling 405 instances where local councils had disbursed more than the actual cost of airfare for overseas trips, pointing to systemic irregularities.

A police official, while confirming the ongoing investigation based on the ACRC's referral, stated that further details could not be disclosed at this preliminary stage. The raids signify a significant escalation in efforts to crack down on alleged corruption within local government bodies in South Korea, particularly concerning the transparent and accountable use of public funds allocated for official travel.

This current investigation in Daegu is part of a broader national effort to scrutinize the financial practices of local councils. The ACRC's extensive audit highlighted a worrying trend of potential embezzlement and mismanagement of public funds across various regions. The commission's report detailed various methods used to allegedly inflate expenses, including submitting fraudulent receipts, overstating per diems, and claiming fictitious expenses.

The public has long voiced concerns over the perceived lack of transparency and accountability in local government spending, especially regarding overseas trips, which are often viewed as discretionary and susceptible to abuse. These raids are expected to send a strong message that such alleged practices will not be tolerated and that rigorous oversight will be applied to ensure the integrity of public finances.

The outcome of the police investigation could lead to charges of embezzlement or breach of trust against council members or staff found to have engaged in fraudulent activities. Furthermore, it is anticipated that these actions will prompt a review of current regulations governing overseas business trips for public officials, potentially leading to stricter guidelines and enhanced oversight mechanisms to prevent similar incidents in the future. The community awaits the results of this investigation with keen interest, hoping for greater transparency and accountability in local governance.

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