On April 29, legal sources revealed that the joint division for financial investigations and crime of the securities of the southern district of Soul, led by the chief prosecutor Ahn Chang-Joo, issued a stopover for Mr. LeeThe father -in -law of the singer Lee Seung-gi and husband of the actress Kyeon mi-riOn charges of violation of the capital markets act.
The investigation revealed it Mr. Lee It was presumably involved in the manipulation of the prices of Quantia actions, a company listed at Kosdaq, while promoting its business sensor business. According to reports, the scheme provided for losses of privileged information for the mergers and acquisitions to artificially inflate the prices of the shares. Nine people had previously been offended in relation to the case.
Before these developments, Lee Seung-gi He had released a public declaration that explained that while his father -in -law had previously received a fine following an appeal in another case, recent similar accusations had led to a new accusation. Lee Seung-gi seemed to refer to Mr. LeeInvolvement in the case of manipulation of the actions when.
Mr. Lee He also has a previous story, having been indicted for manipulating the prices of the shares of another company listed on Kosdaq between 2014 and 2016. Although the Supreme Court canceled a sentence not guilty last year, the case was sent to the high court of Seoul for the new trial.
Initially, Lee Seung-gi He defended his in -laws, stating that the accusations were unfounded and making the public to refrain from targeting his family, underlining that the problems had preceded his marriage. However, in a promotional event for the film “Great family”, Lee Seung-giThe location seemed to change.
Clarified, “Some of my past observations may have caused misunderstandings, as if I were saying that the family was irreproachable. But the truth is that the problems of my in -laws are separated from my life. My wife and I built an independent family apart from them.”
In the end, Lee Seung-gi He decided to cut the ties to his wife’s family.
“I waited on the basis of the trust between family members, but I can no longer contain my devastation as regards the bad conduct of my father -in -law”, He said. “Trust was irreparably damaged and, after long discussions, my wife and I decided to end our relationship with her family.”
Lee Seung-gi he also expressed deep remorse for his previous incorrect judges, “I deeply regret having made hasty statements without seeking the situation thoroughly. I firmly believe that illegal acts must be adequately punished. I apologize sincerely with the victims who suffered because of my premature defense and for all those who believed and supported me.”
He has committed himself to supporting stronger values ​​and lived responsiblely for a healthier company.
From its debut, Lee Seung-gi He was loved for his “perfect son -in -law”, but his marriage and subsequent disputes on his wife’s family attracted negative attention.
With the decision to cut the links now made public, the attention is focused on the opportunity Lee Seung-gi He can regain his previous popularity and continue his career actively and successfully.
