A joint special investigation team summoned key prosecutors on May 11 in connection with suspicions of mishandling the Deutsch Motors investigation linked to Kim Keon-hee. The team also questioned investigators from the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office doxxing unit and gathered statements from law enforcement officials, including police department heads.
Prosecutors Insist No External Influence
The lead prosecutor, exiting the special team’s office around 9:40 a.m., stated, “This matter was first reported in September 2023. Our team conducted a thorough one-year investigation without any deviation from standard procedures.” He added, “No undue instructions or external pressures were received; we proceeded strictly based on evidence and legal guidelines.”
Further emphasizing the timeline, he noted, “The presidential special investigation unit launched in July last year, marking over 10 months already. Summoning the chief prosecutor at this stage seems excessively delayed.” He described the incident as “a clear case of inadequate response to basic rights violations and power abuses by doxxing perpetrators, resulting in a comprehensive execution of duties.”
Ongoing Scrutiny of Key Figures
Investigators are examining whether Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office overlooked evidence of doxxing and blackmail tied to the Deutsch Motors location tracking in October 2024. Two deputy prosecutors from the office’s anti-corruption division 2 and Kim Min-gu, a deputy from Seoul Southern District Prosecutors’ Office, have been named as witnesses in related doxxing activities.
Prior to a May 5 non-indictment decision classifying the case as “no intent to commit a crime,” the team doubts the innocence of actions like receiving packages from doxxing investigators. Plans include summoning additional Seoul Central District staff and other investigative leads for further questioning.
Earlier efforts by the presidential special team yielded no conclusive results despite direct oversight of the Kim Keon-hee matter, pushing the case into prolonged scrutiny.
