Independent Investigation Team Starts Probing Samsung Slush Funds

A special investigation team investigating into Samsung’s slush fund scandal has been up and running from Jan. 10. It will mainly look into three major controversial issues of amassing illegal slush funds, illegal transfer of management control to Lee Jay-yong, the heir-apparent of the Chaebol, and extensive lobbying to political, legal, and government sectors, with as long as 105 days before it wraps up the probe.