Attorney Pureun “Ian” Hong Files Complaint Against Current Police Officer Who Met with 'Scam Coin' CEO Under Investigation
A high-ranking police officer who met with a CEO under investigation for suspected "scam coin" (cryptocurrency fraud) has been reported to the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO).
Attorneys Hyeonsu “Elliot” Jin and Pureun “Ian” Hong of Descent Law Firm filed a complaint on the 19th against Chief A of a local police department in Gyeonggi Province for violating the Public Official Conflict of Interest Prevention Act and neglect of duty. The two attorneys are representing victims who invested in cryptocurrency B-Coin.
The complainants stated, "Chief A took personal interest in a case where his department was investigating Choi, the CEO of a cryptocurrency company, and took photographs with him." They added, "Despite having a personal relationship with the suspects, Chief A did not report it to the National Police Agency or the Ministry of Interior and Safety, nor did he request to be recused."
They further explained, "Chief A invited Choi to his office, took photographs, and the suspects used these photos on social media (SNS) to further their fraud scheme." They concluded, "Chief A neglected his duties by forming personal relationships with suspects, forgetting his role in the investigation."
