Lee Jong-hoo, who managed the stock account of Kim Geon-hee, was transferred to the Seoul Central District Prosecutor's Office on suspicion of violating the lawyer act and fraud. The Special Investigation Headquarters of the National Police Agency reported that Lee received 278.6 million won from a victim, known as Lee A, from April 2021 to January 2023, purportedly under the pretense of lobbying for a case under investigation. The case was referred to the police as it was deemed outside the jurisdiction of the special prosecutor's investigation last November.

Previously, Lee had already been charged by the special prosecutor's office led by Min Jung-ki for allegedly receiving money by claiming he could provide leniency in court, leveraging his connections with former President Yoon Seok-youl and Kim Geon-hee. In a ruling last month, he was sentenced to 18 months in prison for admitting to receiving 79.1 million won from Lee A, who he assured would receive a suspended sentence connected to the Deutsche Motors stock manipulation case.

This incident reflects ongoing scrutiny about the intertwining of political connections and legal practices in South Korea, particularly as it pertains to the high-profile figures involved. The implications of Lee's case raise questions about ethics within the legal profession and the influence of powerful associates, indicating a growing need for regulatory oversight in these matters.