According to Reuters news agency, the prosecutor's office continues to insist on the arrest of Samsung deputy chairman of , Lee Jae-yong . The son of Samsung founder is accused of giving a bribe to the President of South Korea, Park Geun-hye . Previous Court decision rejected a request for immediate arrest. New session at the request of the prosecutor's office is scheduled for Thursday, February 16th. Earlier, in an official statement Samsung voiced fears that such actions will lead to uncertainty in the economic activity of the company. Samsung shares have reacted to the news a decrease of 1.3%. This is the lowest value since January 23.
Samsung Company, for the actions of institutions and employees that meets Lee Jae-yong, donated more than $ 18 million to the accounts of a consulting company owned by a friend of President of South Korea, Choi Sung Sil and her daughter. In total, including other translations have been committed acts of corruption in the amount of about $ 30 million. With these benefits, Samsung was able to quickly carry out a number of transactions to integrate some of its branches, the main shareholder of which was the state pension fund. Lee Jae-yong denies any wrongdoing.
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