Allegations of Fraud by Jeoncheongjo Prompt 'Swift Investigation'... Consolidation of Complaints and Accusations (Comprehensive)

Complaint Filed Regarding Nam Hyun-hee's Alleged Bid-Rigging

The police are accelerating their investigation into fraud allegations against Jeon Cheong-jo (27), who had announced plans to marry former female national fencing athlete Nam Hyun-hee (42).

Former national women's fencing representative Nam Hyun-hee.
Photo by Kim Hyun-min

On the 28th, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency stated, "As fraud allegations related to Jeon have recently spread, the attempted fraud complaint already filed at the Seoul Gangseo Police Station has been transferred to the Seoul Songpa Police Station as of today for a combined investigation," adding, "We plan to proceed with the investigation promptly."

Kim Min-seok, a member of the Seoul Gangseo District Council, submitted a petition to the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency on the afternoon of the same day, requesting an investigation into fraud and attempted fraud allegations against Nam, Jeon, and others. Councilman Kim claimed, "Nam received luxury bags and other gifts from Jeon," and "Jeon appears to have a close relationship to the extent that he told victims, 'You can ask Nam Hyun-hee for it.'"

Regarding the complaint filed on the 25th accusing Jeon and Lee of fraud and attempted fraud, Kim explained, "After the complaint, we received additional reports," stating that a whistleblower had invested 110 million won in a Chinese business venture but had not been reimbursed.

After Nam Hyun-hee notified him of their breakup, Jeon was arrested and later released on charges of repeatedly knocking on the door and ringing the doorbell at Nam's mother’s house in Seongnam City, Gyeonggi Province, in the early morning of the 26th, violating the Act on the Punishment of Stalking Crimes.

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