Police raid airports operator, transport ministry over Jeju Air crash
Investigators seek evidence over suspected professional negligence causing death or injury, one of the charges against 74 suspects.
On Tuesday, law enforcement officers conducted a search at several locations in South Korea, as part of their probe into the 2024 Jeju Air plane crash that claimed 179 lives. Yonhap News Agency reported that the Korea Airports Corp (KAC), the transport ministry, and the Busan Regional Office of Aviation were among the sites targeted by the special team handling the investigation.
The raid was prompted by suspicions of professional negligence leading to death or injury. This is the third search of the transport ministry by investigators. Additional charges of causing a serious public disaster may also be brought, according to police officials.
The investigation has centered on the Dec 29, 2024, crash at Muan International Airport, and whether the responsible agencies managed the situation appropriately. So far, a total of 74 individuals are suspects in the case.
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- Police raid airports operator, transport ministry over Jeju Air crash freemalaysiatoday.com
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