In 2022, when Yoon Seok-yeol, then a presidential candidate, visited the network headquarters office of the election campaign headquarters, Jeon Seong-bae, known as ‘Geonjin Beopsah’ (highlighted in a yellow circle), is introducing himself to the attendees. Photo captured from YouTube.
, ‘ Prosecutors have arrested Jeon Seong-bae, known as Geonjin Beopsah, on charges of receiving illegal political funds from politicians. ‘,
, ‘ The Virtual Assets Crime Investigation Unit of the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors’ Office (Director Park Geon-wook) announced on the morning of the 17th that Jeon had been arrested on charges of violating the Political Funds Act. The prosecution conducted a search and seizure of Jeon’s residence that morning. ‘,
, ‘ According to the prosecution, Jeon is suspected of receiving illegal political funds from politicians under the pretext of helping the 2018 local elections. ‘,
, ‘ Jeon was pinpointed as an influential figure in Yoon Seok-yeol’s 2022 presidential campaign, where he served as an advisor to the network headquarters. He is also known to be close to Kim Keon-hee. ‘,
, ‘ Allegations were raised that he intervened in business interests, flaunting his closeness with the presidential couple. During the last presidential election, it was reported that he claimed to those around him that he played a mentor role to Yoon Seok-yeol and aspired to become a national figure, sparking controversy over being a secret shaman adviser. ‘,
, ‘ It is also reported that he served as an advisor for Kim’s company, Covana Contents, in the past. ‘,
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