Lee Jin-ho, 'Illegal Gambling' Police Appear 8 Days After Confessing...The charges of fraud'엔
Oct 22, 2024
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The Gangnam Police Station in Seoul said at 2 p.m. on the 22nd that it is investigating Lee Jin-ho as a suspect suspected of habitual gambling.
Lee Jin-ho, who appeared in front of the reporters, briefly said "I'm sorry" when asked by the reporters why he fell into illegal gambling.
He then said "I'll be investigated sincerely" when asked by reporters if he has anything to say to his fellow entertainers, but remained silent when asked "What do you think of the alleged fraud?"
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Lee Jin-ho said "I started playing games on illegal gambling sites on the Internet by chance in 2020, and I got a debt I couldn't afford. I was able to belatedly wake up to the stinging advice of my acquaintances and the fear that I might not be able to do this job again, but I had already received financial help from many people. "I am steadily paying back the money every month, and I intend to repay all this debt on my own until I die from now on."
Later, according to the 'SBS 8 o'clock News" on the same day, Lee Jin-ho borrowed more than 1 billion won from fellow celebrities such as BTS Jimin and Lee Soo-geun.
In addition, it is reported that the amount of money borrowed from a loan company is more than 1.3 billion won, and it is reported that it owes at least 2.3 billion won.
In response, netizen A said he applied for a civil complaint to the Kookmin Newspaper on the previous day urging the investigation of Lee Jin-ho.
Mr. A "Lee Jin-ho is a well-known celebrity, and each and every one of his actions has a huge social impact. Numerous celebrities and sports stars have already been involved in illegal gambling, causing great disappointment to the public, but controversy continues."
"The police should thoroughly investigate Lee Jin-ho's habitual gambling and fraud charges to prevent lawbreakers from playing games in the popular culture and arts world anymore. We urge those who open illegal gambling houses to be severely punished for opening gambling halls."
narusi@sportschosun.com
