In a press briefing in Seoul on Monday, Prosecutor Min Joong-ki, who led the six-month investigation, said that around 76 suspects were indicted over dozens of alleged offenses.
He said the investigation, which began in early July, has uncovered multiple allegations involving Kim, who is accused of accepting bribes including a luxury handbag and jewelry worth 370 million won (US$258,000) in total for various favors, being involved in a stock manipulation scheme, and interfering in candidate nominations during the 2022 by-elections.
He expressed regret that the investigation could not be completed due to time constraints, but pledged to cooperate as the case is transferred to the police for further investigation.
Meanwhile, her husband who faces several charges related to his botched Dec. 3 declaration of martial law last year, is set to receive his first verdict next month on whether he obstructed law enforcement by blocking investigators and other officials attempting to detain him during the debacle.
His main trial on charges of insurrection and abuse of power is expected to conclude in January, with a ruling likely to be made in February.
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