Jeoncheongjo, Admits All Charges in First Trial... Some Exaggerated

Jeon Cheong-jo (27), who was arrested and indicted on charges of fraud involving 3 billion KRW, admitted to all charges at the first trial.

At the first hearing held on the 22nd at the Seoul Eastern District Court Criminal Division 11 (Presiding Judge Kim Byung-chul), Jeon's defense attorney stated, "We admit to all the charges."

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Jeon was prosecuted on charges of fraud under the Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Economic Crimes, forgery of official documents and use of forged official documents, and forgery of private documents and use of forged private documents.

Jeon's defense attorney argued, "Numerous speculative claims posted on the media, YouTube, and other online forums are mixed as if they were facts," adding, "The defendant's crimes have been exaggerated due to some exaggerated media reports and false YouTube content."

He continued, "While the defendant should be punished for his actions, we earnestly hope that it does not extend beyond his actual crimes."

Meanwhile, at the same trial, the first hearing of Lee (26), an accomplice who served as Jeon's security chief, was also held. Lee stated, "Although it is a matter for the court to decide, there are clear errors," and "We need to verify deposit records and other details further," denying the charges.

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