"Ready to Sue" Road FC Takes Legal Action Against Ham Seo-hee's Japanese Agent Over Embezzlement Allegations

On the 31st of last month, Ham Seo-hee, who won the title of champion by decision against Japan's Hamazaki Ayaka in the Rizin FF 20 Super Atomweight title match held at Saitama Super Arena in Japan, is posing for a commemorative photo holding the trophy. Photo by Road FC·Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Heo Midam] Mixed martial artist Ham Seohee (33, Busan Team Mad) claimed on social media that her Japanese agent embezzled her fight money, prompting her affiliated organization Road FC to announce legal action.

On the 3rd, Road FC stated in an official position, "We have decided to take firm legal action on this matter through our legal counsel," adding, "Our legal counsel, authorized by Road FC, has already completed preparations to file complaints against the agent and those involved."

Earlier, on the 1st, Ham Seohee exposed the embezzlement by Morooka Hidekatsu, CMA chairman, and his wife, Korean-Japanese Lee Yunsik, through her Instagram.

She said, "Since I started competing in Japan in 2007, I have worked with Morooka Hidekatsu and his wife Lee Yunsik. For 15 years, I have participated in all my Japanese matches exclusively through these two."

She continued, "I considered them like a father and mother in Japan and followed them. However, I found out that these two have been embezzling my fight money without saying a word to me." Fight money refers to the payment given to fighters for their matches.

Ham Seohee stated, "There were many rumors about the two, but I did not believe them. However, as evidence began to accumulate, my trust and faith were shattered. During my return to Japanese matches in July and October 2019, the couple silently embezzled about 30 million won."

She added, "Even now, they are scouting other fighters and having them participate in matches without any remorse. Their lack of reflection is very disappointing," and "I hope these two disappear from the martial arts scene and that no fighters follow them."

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