South Korean authorities have arrested the former CEO of casino operator Kangwon Land along with several others on allegations of cronyism.

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The Korean Times reported that ex-Kangwon Land CEO Choi Heung-jip was arrested last week on charges of influence peddling in connection with the hiring of certain people at the request of politicians and local bigwigs, including Rep. Yeom Dong-yeol and Rep. Kweon Seong-dong of the conservative Liberty Korea Party.

According to the report, the Chuncheon District Court in Gangwon Province cited the risk of destruction of evidence for ordering Choi’s arrest last week.