South Korea's special prosecutor's office says it is planning to indict Samsung Group chief Jay Y Lee on charges that go beyond previously cited bribery allegations surrounding government backing of a 2015 merger of two group affiliates.
The charges against Lee relate to the broader process of leadership succession at Samsung, the prosecution spokesman told a news briefing on Friday, and said prosecutors will summon Lee for questioning on Saturday.
Lee was arrested early on Friday over his alleged role in a corruption scandal rocking the highest levels of power in South Korea.
