Eldest Son of Boram Sangjo Sentenced to 3 Years for Drug Smuggling and Use

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suwan] The eldest son of Boram Sangjo Chairman Choi Cheolhong, who was indicted and detained on charges of drug smuggling and use, has been sentenced to prison.

On the 30th, the 12th Criminal Division of Suwon District Court (Presiding Judge Kim Byungchan) sentenced Choi Mo (32), who was indicted for violating the Narcotics Control Act, to three years in prison and ordered a fine of 1.63 million won.

The court stated, "The defendant smuggled and used cocaine, ecstasy, ketamine, and other drugs, and considering the nature of the crimes, the offense is serious. Although he confessed to the crimes and has been detained for five months showing remorse, a severe punishment is inevitable," explaining the reason for the sentencing.

Regarding Yoo Mo (31), who was indicted alongside Choi, the court sentenced him to three years in prison and fined 6.16 million won. Jung Mo (27) was sentenced to two years and six months in prison with a three-year probation and fined 100,000 won. Additionally, Jung was ordered to perform 120 hours of community service.

It was revealed that they smuggled cocaine, ecstasy, and ketamine from the United States through overseas mail in August last year and used drugs around the same time.

The prosecution confirmed the purchase of drugs through overseas direct purchase via airport customs inspection and tracked the recipients, leading to the arrest of Choi and the other two.

Previously, at the sentencing hearing, the prosecution requested the court to sentence Choi to four years in prison and impose a fine of 1.75 million won. They also sought four years in prison and a 150,000 won fine for Jung, and five years in prison and a 31.4 million won fine for Yoo.

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