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A former government official was arrested on bribery charges, authorities said Thursday, as prosecutors stepped up a probe into where Hyundai Motor Co. used slush funds allegedly siphoned off from affiliates.

Consolidation Debt Mortgage Byeon Yang-ho, 51, former head of the Finance and Economy Ministry's Financial Policy Bureau, is accused of accepting 200 million won, or $208,000, in bribes from a lobbyist for South Korea's largest automaker, said Lee Jong-seok, a judge at the Seoul Central District Court.

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Consolidation Debt Quote Prosecutors have been investigating Hyundai for months over suspicions that the company created a huge amount of slush funds to buy influence with government officials.

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Consolidation Debt Lead When arresting Hyundai Motor Chairman Chung Mong-koo in April, prosecutors said the tycoon played a leading role in creating a 103.4 billion won ($108 million) fund by embezzling money from affiliates.

Consolidation Debt Non Profit The trial of Chung, 68, began early this month.

Consolidation Debt Loan Online Prosecutors have arrested two lobbyists on charges of receiving money from Hyundai in exchange for promises to help it win construction approvals and permits, and other business favors. But it has largely remained unclear where the slush funds went.

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Christian Consolidation Debt ''I sincerely apologize for creating and using slush funds,'' Chung said in the letter, a copy of which was provided Thursday by Hyundai. ''I will also gladly take legal responsibility. I will take (this case) as an indelible lesson for the rest of my life.''

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Consolidation Debt Solution The scandal has been gripping Hyundai and its affiliate Kia Motors Corp., South Korea's second-largest automaker and headed by Chung's son, Eui-sun.

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