Former police chief charged in murder evidence tampering probe

Prosecutors have charged the former chief of the Gwangsan Police Station in Gwangju with obstructing justice in connection with the murder case of high school student Jang Yun-gi. The investigation centers on allegations of evidence tampering and the leaking of confidential information related to the case.

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Prosecutors have seized Kim's work computer and official documents to scrutinize his decision-making and command processes.

The Gwangju District Prosecutors' Office announced on July 10 that Kim, the former Gwangsan Police Station chief, was booked as a suspect on charges including official secrets disclosure, evidence destruction, and aiding evidence destruction. Prosecutors have seized Kim's work computer and official documents to scrutinize his decision-making and command processes.

Additionally, Park, who served as the head of the criminal investigation division at Gwangsan Police Station during the Jang Yun-gi investigation, has also been booked on similar charges. Both Kim and Park have been placed on leave pending the outcome of the investigation. Prosecutors reportedly uncovered evidence suggesting their involvement while examining the investigation team.

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Both Kim and Park have been placed on leave pending the outcome of the investigation.

Earlier, Park, the team leader in charge of the Jang Yun-gi case, was arrested on charges of evidence destruction. He is accused of omitting cable ties, which could indicate kidnapping plans, from the evidence list after discovering them in Jang's vehicle. Another team member, officer Kim, is under joint investigation by police and prosecutors for allegedly leaking investigative secrets to Jang's father, who is also a police officer.

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He is accused of omitting cable ties, which could indicate kidnapping plans, from the evidence list after discovering them in Jang's vehicle.

Jang Yun-gi is currently on trial for allegedly murdering Lee Chae-won, 17, on the street in the early morning of May 5. The Gwangsan Police Station investigation team handling Jang's case is under scrutiny from both the National Police Agency's special investigation team and the prosecution regarding suspicions of assisting Jang's father in destroying evidence.

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The Gwangsan Police Station investigation team handling Jang's case is under scrutiny from both the National Police Agency's special investigation team and the prosecution regarding suspicions of assisting Jang's father in destroying evidence.