Actress Hwang Jung-Eum He is facing a potential prison sentence after public prosecutors have requested a prison sentence of three years on charges of embezzlement of funds from their management company.
According to legal sources on August 21, the District of Jeju District Office searched for the sentence during the final hearing at the criminal division 2 of the District Court of Jeju. Hwang Jung-Eum It was offended without detention for violating the aggravated punishment law of specific economic crimes (embezzlement).
Hwang Jung-Eum He was accused of embezzlement of about 4.34 billion dollars (about $ 3.2 million USD) by his family agency, Hunminjeongeum Entertainment, between the beginning of 2022 and December of the same year. Reports revealed that they had invested ₩ 4.2 billion appropriate funds in cryptocurrency.
During the first hearing in May, Hwang Jung-Eum admitted to all accusations. By May 30 and June 5, he had completely reimbursed the undue appropriation amount in two installments, according to his agency, and had presented the documentation to the court as proof.
In a previous declaration, Hwang Jung-Eum He explained his actions:
“I established an entertainment agency to manage my career, with the hope of expanding the company. Around 2021, I was advised by someone to grow the company’s funds through the investments in cryptocurrency. Although the funds were under the name of the company, they came from profits that I earned through my activities. It was a poor and immature decision.”
Hwang Jung-Eumbetter known for its roles in popular dramas such as Kill me, healing AND It was niceNow he awaits his sentence, scheduled for September.
This high -profile case has attracted public attention not only for the large sum involved, but also because it is focused on one of the most recognizable actresses in Korea.
Sources: Nate News
