Former President Lee Myung-bak (Source: Yonhap) |
Yonhap news agency reported that Mr. Lee, president between 2008 and 2013, has been accused of bribery, abuse of power, embezzlement and other irregularities.
Prosecutors are expected to widen their probe to include corporate figures and members of Mr. Lee's inner circle, who are believed to have offered him bribes.