Jeong Ga-eun's Ex-Husband Sued for Embezzling Over 13.2 Billion Won Using Jeong Ga-eun's Name

Actor Jung Ga-eun / Photo by Jung Ga-eun Instagram capture

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kang Joo-hee] Actress Jung Ga-eun's side has issued an official statement regarding the lawsuit against her ex-husband.

Jung Ga-eun's legal representative, Law Firm Oreum, stated in an official statement on the 18th, "Jung Ga-eun has filed a complaint with the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul against her ex-husband Mr. A for violation of the Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Economic Crimes (fraud) and fraud."

They continued, "Mr. A had a prior record of being punished for fraud by using bank accounts under other people's names through double car sales. However, he concealed his criminal record while continuing their relationship, admitted to it only after promising marriage, and even that confession was false, meticulously planning the situation so that Jung Ga-eun could not suspect him."

They added, "The accused Mr. A exploited Jung Ga-eun's fame to create bank accounts in her name. Through these accounts, he made it appear as if Jung Ga-eun was receiving money by having third parties deposit funds, then withdrew and embezzled the money without her knowledge. From around December 2015 to May 2018, he defrauded numerous victims a total of 660 times, embezzling over 13.2 billion KRW. Mr. A even took Jung Ga-eun's official seal for car acquisition purposes but did not return it," they explained.

Furthermore, "As a public figure, Jung Ga-eun was worried that if these facts were reported, it would affect her broadcasting and entertainment activities. Out of fear, she deposited money to Mr. A so he could pay taxes, and decided that the marriage could not be maintained. She began divorce proceedings around the summer of 2017 and reached a mutual divorce agreement with Mr. A around January 2018," they stated.

Finally, they added, "Since the total amount of damages from the double car sales case using Jung Ga-eun's bank accounts exceeds 500 million KRW, we have submitted evidence regarding the charges of violation of the Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Economic Crimes (fraud) to the police. Additionally, our law firm will do its best to restore Jung Ga-eun's honor."

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