A special counsel team raids the home of former National Election Commission (NEC) chief Roh Tae-ak as part of an investigation into alleged improper overseas trips during his time in office. Investigators search the residence and seize a cell phone and other evidence related to the probe, according to reports.
The investigation centers on allegations that Roh took his wife on overseas business trips using NEC funds while he served from May 2022 until June 2024, when he resigns following reported ballot shortages in local elections. Prosecutors say the raid follows detection of alleged falsehoods in official reports about the trips, which were reportedly written by an NEC employee to document trip outcomes. The special counsel team also conducts additional searches, including at NEC headquarters, and earlier secured evidence and testimony through a prosecution-police task force.
Outlets describe the matter as part of a wider set of alleged irregularities at the election watchdog, with warrants citing potential embezzlement and document falsification-related charges. Reporting does not indicate the outcome of the investigation.
