Seoul filed a police complaint against two city employees accused of diverting about 50 million won in unspent budget for an overseas trip
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What happened
On June 18, 2025, the Seoul Metropolitan Government filed a criminal complaint for embezzlement at Namdaemun Police Station against two employees of its Global City Policy Bureau, a section-chief-level official and a staff member working on international development cooperation. After an internal tip in April, the city audited the case and found misconduct, alleging they diverted about 50 million won (about $36,000) in unspent budget funds for personal use, reportedly including an overseas trip. The audit committee requested discipline and both were removed from their posts. No court finding has been reported.
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- Dailian — Two Seoul city employees reported to police for pocketing 50 million won in operating funds for overseas trip
Seoul filed a complaint with Namdaemun Police Station against two employees for embezzling about 50 million won in unspent funds
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Contacted and made an on-record admission — exact wording not on record.
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