Kim Keon Hee’s secretary under the microscope in handbag investigation
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Prosecutors investigating influence-peddling allegations involving shaman Jeon Seong-bae, also known as “Geon Jin,” are zeroing in on a close aide to ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee.
The Seoul Southern District Prosecutors’ Office’s virtual asset crime task force unit recently questioned Kim’s secretary, identified only by the surname Yoo, along with Jeon, and as part of the investigation into the circumstances surrounding a Chanel handbag worth approximately 10 million won ($7,200), which was allegedly delivered to Kim from a member of a Unification Church through Jeon.
Prior to questioning Yoo and Jeon about the bag’s whereabouts, prosecutors obtained serial numbers and other details after raiding Chanel Korea. They uncovered indications that Yoo exchanged the original handbag — initially purchased by the sister-in-law of a former Unification Church global executive named Yoon — for a different Chanel product on two occasions, each time paying an additional fee. Yoo is believed to have paid 1 million won and 2 million won, respectively, to exchange the bag.
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