# MBK Partners chairman investigation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mbk-partners-chairman-investigation > Updated: 2026-09-27T04:42:56.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Prosecutors from the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office investigated MBK Partners Chairman Kim Byung-joo regarding the ‘Homeplus incident’. The investigation examined whether MBK and Homeplus management issued and sold asset-backed short-term electronic bonds (ABSTB) while aware of deteriorating financial conditions and potential credit rating downgrades, which may have caused investor losses. This scrutiny involved alleged violations of the Capital Markets Act and fraud. Following the investigation, prosecutors reportedly reached a preliminary decision not to indict Kim Byung-joo. The decision was based on a determination that there was insufficient direct evidence to prove Kim personally directed the bond issuance with the intent to cause investor losses. This potential non-indictment has faced criticism from political parties and labor unions representing Homeplus workers, who have demanded transparency regarding the legal grounds for the decision. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-27: MBK Partners Chairman Kim Byung-joo faces potential non-indictment South Korean prosecutors are reportedly considering a non-indictment for MBK Partners Chairman Kim Byung-joo regarding the Homeplus bond issuance case, drawing criticism from politicians and labor unions. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mbk-partners-chairman-kim-byung-joo-faces-potential-non-indictment ### 2026-09-11: MBK Partners Chairman Kim Byung-joo summoned over Homeplus investigation South Korean prosecutors have summoned MBK Partners Chairman Kim Byung-joo to investigate alleged fraud and capital market violations related to Homeplus bond issuances. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mbk-partners-chairman-kim-byung-joo-summoned-over-homeplus-investigation --- Cite as: MBK Partners chairman investigation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mbk-partners-chairman-investigation