10:24, 14-Mar-2018
Lee Myung-bak Investigation: Former South Korean President Lee Myung-bak questioned in graft probe
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South Korea's former President Lee Myung-bak has appeared before state prosecutors, for questioning in a corruption probe. The corruption charges include bribery, embezzlement, and tax evasion.
The investigation means all living former South Korean presidents, have been convicted, charged, or embroiled, in criminal inquiries. The allegations involve Lee's relatives and aides dating back to his presidential term from 2008 to 2013. It's reported the multiple cases of bribery could amount to millions of dollars.