SEOUL (Reuters) - A disgraced South Korean scientist left accounting holes in his use of state funds, an audit board said in a report on Monday, adding the board would inform prosecutors who are looking into possible criminal fraud.
Prosecutors are investigating a team led by Hwang Woo-suk on suspicion of fraudulent use of state funds, which is punishable by up to 10 years in jail. Local media said the audit board's findings would play a key role in the prosecution probe.
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