Police launch investigation before Lee Jin-ho charges 2.3 billion won in illegal gambling"Review of whether to file a formal case"
Oct 15, 2024
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The Gangnam Police Station in Seoul said on the 15th that it is investigating Lee Jin-ho's habitual gambling and fraud charges, which a civil petitioner applied for through the National Newspaper, before being booked.
A police official said that the case has been allocated to the Gangnam District Investigation Division 2 and that the case will be reviewed whether to file a formal complaint after looking into the contents of the complaint.
According to Yonhap News, the complainant posted on the online community DC Inside on the same day, saying that he had filed a complaint with the National Newspaper the day before.
He said, `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,' and `We urge those who open illegal gambling centers to be severely punished for opening gambling centers.'
Earlier on the 14th, Lee Jin-ho confessed to illegal gambling, saying, `I started playing on the Internet illegal gambling site by chance in 2020 and I got a debt that I couldn't afford.' I was able to come to my senses late and pull out of gambling, but I had already received financial help from many people.
Lee Jin-ho apologized, saying, `I'm constantly paying back the money every month, and I'm going to pay all this debt on my own until I die.'" I'll also be investigated faithfully by the police and pay for my fault."
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 addition, Lee Jin-ho was accused of fraud in June because he borrowed tens of millions of won from an acquaintance even though he was not capable of paying back the money. However, as an agreement was reached between the parties early last month, the victim dropped the complaint, and the police were found to have not sent the case. However, it has not been confirmed whether Lee Jin-ho borrowed money because of illegal gambling.
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