Senior S. Korean prosecutor arrested for alleged corruptionSEOUL, South Korea — A senior South Korean prosecutor has been arrested for allegedly pocketing millions of dollars following shady stock transaction deals with a leading online game maker, officials said Monday. In this Thursday, July 14, 2016 photo, a senior South Korean prosecutor Jin Kyung-joon, center, is surrounded by media upon his arrival for questioning at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office in Seoul, South Korea. Senior prosecutor Jin has been arrested for allegedly pocketing millions of dollars following shady stock transaction deals with a leading online game maker. Many South Korean presidents or their family members and key aides have been embroiled in corruption scandals at the close of their terms or after leaving office. South Korean media reports said Kim was believed to have expected to get future favors from Jin.

Source: Manila Bulletin July 18, 2016 04:07 UTC