Police: Police on Wednesday raided the home and offices of Rep. Kim Byung-kee of the ruling Democratic Party (DP) as part of an investigation into allegations of bribery and other wrongdoings.

According to Yonhap News Agency, investigators from the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency began a search and seizure operation targeting Kim in the early morning at six locations. These included his home and National Assembly office, Seoul's Dongjak Ward Council, and the home and office of a Dongjak council member.

Kim is suspected of receiving illegal political funds amounting to 30 million won (US$20,320) from two members of the Dongjak Ward Council in 2020, reportedly returning the money three to five months later. The lawmaker also faces other corruption allegations, including the suspected acceptance of a high-priced accommodation voucher from Korean Air, misuse of the Dongjak Ward Council's credit card by his wife, interventions in his sons' university transfer and employment, and acceptance of expensive dinner hospitality from Coupang Corp.

He resigned as the DP's floor leader late last month. The police were reportedly seeking to secure computer data, documents, and other evidence related to the bribery and corruption allegations. They are expected to summon Kim soon after completing the analysis of seized items.