Samsung’s Lee Summoned in Bribery Probe, Special Prosecutors Say
- Prosecutors investigate whether Samsung paid for state support
- Lee’s appearance set for 9:30 a.m. local time Thursday
Samsung Heir Lee Named a Suspect in Korea Bribery Probe
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Special prosecutors called Samsung Electronics Co. Vice Chairman Jay Y. Lee for questioning as a suspect in a bribery investigation, deepening an influence-peddling scandal that has already led to the impeachment of South Korea’s president.
The de facto head of the Samsung Group was summoned to appear at 9:30 a.m. in Seoul on Thursday, special prosecution spokesman Lee Kyu-chul said in a briefing. While Lee, 48, was widely expected to be called in for questioning, the fact that he was identified as a suspect was a surprise.