Big Bang's Daesung Sent to Prosecutors Without Indictment on Suspicion of Allowing Illegal Entertainment Establishments in His Own Building

56 Business Owners and Employees to Be Referred with Prosecution Opinion

Daesung, a member of Big Bang who was discharged last November.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-joo] The police have decided to send the case to the prosecution without finding any charges against Daesung (30, real name Kang Dae-sung), a member of the group Big Bang, who was suspected of illegal operation of entertainment establishments in a building he owns in Gangnam, Seoul.

According to the police on the 2nd, the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul, which is investigating the case, has tentatively concluded that there is no charge against Daesung. The police launched an investigation after allegations arose that an illegal entertainment bar was operating in a building owned by Daesung and that prostitution mediation was taking place.

The core of this investigation was whether Daesung knowingly aided and abetted prostitution occurring in his own building. The police summoned Daesung for questioning last month and conducted a comprehensive review of the materials secured through searches and seizures, as well as testimonies from related parties, but reportedly found no evidence of wrongdoing by Daesung.

However, the police have booked 56 individuals, including owners and employees of five establishments illegally operating entertainment businesses in the building, on charges such as violation of the Food Sanitation Act and the Act on the Punishment of Acts of Prostitution, and plan to send them to the prosecution with a recommendation for indictment. The police also intend to notify the Gangnam District Office and the relevant tax office to request administrative measures against these establishments.

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