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South Korean Actor Hwang Jung-eum Receives Suspended Sentence for $3M Embezzlement to Fund Crypto Investments
South Korean Actor Hwang Jung-eum Receives Suspended Sentence for $3M Embezzlement to Fund Crypto Investments
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Hwang Jung-eum, a prominent South Korean actor, avoided prison time after embezzling 4.2 billion won ($3 million) from her management agency in 2022. The Jeju District Court handed down a two-year suspended sentence, citing full repayment of the stolen funds through the sale of personal assets. Prosecutors had sought a three-year prison term.
The actor executed 13 fraudulent transactions under the guise of "advances," using the money for personal expenses, tax payments, and cryptocurrency investments. The case highlights the risks of speculative crypto trading, even among high-profile individuals. No specific coins or exchanges were named in court proceedings.
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