An inquiry or questioning carried out by police or authorities to hear the circumstances from a person (witness, suspect, etc.); a formal hearing/interview.
警察は容疑者を連行し、昨夜から事情聴取を続けているという。
The police have taken the suspect into custody and have been questioning him since last night, it is said.
会社は不正疑惑を受け、関係者から事情聴取を行った。
The company, facing allegations of misconduct, conducted interviews with those involved.
証人として事情聴取を受ける際は、事実関係を正確に説明することが重要だ。
When being questioned as a witness, it's important to explain the facts accurately.