South Korea's ousted President Yoon Suk-yeol has been additionally indicted for abuse of power, deepening his legal troubles as he already stands trial for leading an alleged insurrection, according to Yonhap News Agency.
The former leader was stripped of power by the Constitutional Court in April, following his impeachment and a brief declaration of martial law in December.
Prosecutors stated Thursday that the new charge stems from ongoing investigations alongside the insurrection trial.
Yoon has not been detained in relation to the new indictment. The announcement came just one day after authorities raided his private residence in Seoul, part of a broader investigation into alleged bribery involving his wife, Kim Keon Hee, and a shaman accused of accepting luxury gifts on her behalf.
Yoon, first charged in January while still in office, could face life imprisonment if convicted of insurrection. While the death penalty remains a theoretical possibility under South Korean law, no execution has been carried out since 1997.
A snap presidential election is scheduled for June 3 to fill the leadership vacuum.
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