Hwang Hana's Husband and Acquaintances in Drug Organization All 'Extreme Choices'... Police Conduct Forensic Analysis on Mobile Phones

Hwang Hana, the granddaughter of the founder of Namyang Dairy Products, who was under police investigation for drug use allegations during her probation period, is attending a warrant hearing on the morning of the 7th at the Seoul Western District Court in Mapo-gu, Seoul.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Dong-hoon] It has been reported that Mr. A, the husband and key witness in the case of Hwang Hana, who was arrested on charges of using drugs again during her probation period, passed away last month.

According to the police on the 8th, Hwang's husband and an acquaintance were also investigated on charges of drug use and sales, and last month, Mr. A, the husband, died by suicide. The police believe there is no possibility of homicide in Mr. Oh's death, but it is known that they are currently conducting digital evidence analysis on his mobile phone.

Mr. A, who was known as Hwang's ex-boyfriend, reportedly registered his marriage with Hwang in October last year. A month before the marriage registration with Hwang, in September last year, Mr. A denied Hwang's charges during a police investigation for drug use with Hwang, stating, "I secretly injected methamphetamine while Hwang Hana was sleeping."

Later, on December 22 last year, Mr. A visited Yongsan Police Station in Seoul and partially retracted his previous statement, saying, "I gave false testimony at Hwang Hana's request at that time." Two days later, on December 24 last year, Mr. A died by suicide. Mr. B, an acquaintance of Hwang and the leader of the largest drug organization in the country, also reportedly attempted suicide last month and is in critical condition.

Hwang was indicted on charges of using methamphetamine at her home in Seoul from May to September 2015. In the appellate trial last November, she was sentenced to one year in prison with a two-year probation. Hwang is currently under probation. The court yesterday held a pre-arrest detention hearing (warrant review) for Hwang, who is charged with violating the Narcotics Control Act, and issued an arrest warrant, citing concerns about flight risk and evidence tampering.

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