[Breaking] Joint Investigation Team Conducts Further Searches at Election Commissions Over Alleged Statistical Manipulation

A joint investigation team has expanded its probe into alleged statistical manipulation, conducting additional searches at the election commissions in Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Chungbuk provinces. The operation, which began on June 17, 2026, involves investigators working at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office.

The specific details of the alleged statistical manipulation have not yet been fully disclosed, but the expanded searches indicate a deepening investigation into the matter. The joint investigation team's actions suggest a significant effort to gather evidence and understand the scope of the alleged irregularities within the election commissions.

Further information is expected as the investigation progresses. The Dong-A Ilbo reported on the developing situation, highlighting the commencement of the joint investigation team's work at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office.