Samsung Heir Jay Y. Lee Is Arrested on Bribery Allegations
- Court accepts prosecutor’s second request of Lee’s arrest
- Lee also faces allegations of perjury and embezzlement
What's Next for Samsung After Jay Y. Lee Arrest?
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Samsung Group’s Jay Y. Lee was formally arrested on allegations of bribery, perjury and embezzlement, an extraordinary step that jeopardizes the executive’s ascent to the top role at the world’s biggest smartphone maker.
The Seoul Central District Court issued the warrant for Lee’s arrest early Friday. Including procedural steps and appeals, it may take as long as 18 months for a trial and verdict. The decision was made because of the risk that he might destroy evidence or flee, a court spokesperson said.