Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Former Korean President Myung-bak Lee Used Police To Spy On Citizens

Several months ago, in a building owned by a foundation controlled by the former president, Myung-bak Lee, prosecutors carrying out search warrants found documents from the police to the former president reporting on citizens and politicians critical of the Lee administration, among other incriminating documents.

Yonhap News: Police seek probe of officers allegedly involved in political interference

The chairman of Korea Airlines, Yangho Cho, didn't use any of the numerous tax loopholes available to him. Instead, he just didn't report $44 million that he inherited, because it was held abroad. Now, if convicted, he faces at least 5 years in prison. But rich people always seems to get a suspended sentence of 2 years and probation. He is also being investigated for many more crimes. About time, he and his family have been doing crooked things for decades.

The Standard: Korean Air chief Cho Yang Ho faces questions on US$44m tax evasion, plunder