South Africa's Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA) reported irregularities in an AFRINIC election, revealing that one party claimed to hold Powers of Attorney for nearly half of the resource holders. Reports indicated at least some of these Powers of Attorney were fraudulent, leading to situations where representatives attempted to vote only to discover others claimed to vote on their behalf.
Kim was formally charged with three felony counts of perjury by declaration, three felony counts of filing a false document, and other serious charges related to voter registration.