FC Seoul Loses Han Seung-gyu Ahead of 'Kyungin the B', Allegations of Illegal Gambling → Sent to Prosecutors → Termination of Contract → Suspension of Activities for 60 Days
Jul 27, 2024
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The cyber investigation department of the Gyeonggi Southern Police Agency booked Han Seung-gyu without detention on charges of gambling and violating the National Sports Promotion Act and sent him to the prosecution last month. Han Seung-gyu is accused of spending a total of 400 million won on illegal gambling, including playing baccaras and betting on private sports Toto through Internet gambling sites between 2021 and 2022.
FC Seoul also announced the termination of its contract with Han Seung-gyu on the 26th after belatedly recognizing it. Seoul received a tip on the club's SNS regarding Han Seung-gyu's alleged illegal gambling and confirmed through its own investigation that Han Seung-gyu was recently investigated by a related agency for allegedly participating in illegal gambling in 2021 before his transfer to Seoul"Seoul delivered the relevant information to the Korean Professional Football Federation and requested that the procedures be carried out in accordance with the regulations." Not only did the player not inform the club of any relevant information, even if it was not an illegal act committed while he was a member of the club, but he also decided to terminate his contract with Han Seung-gyu today, holding him sternly responsible for his involvement in an unsavory incident that seriously damaged the dignity of the Seoul team" he said.
The club also believes that the Seoul front office is most responsible for the fact that unsavory things have happened at a critical time recently. The Seoul Front Department will take responsibility for this incident and make every effort to prevent a recurrence. I sincerely apologize for causing great concern to the fans who love and care about Seoul."
Han Seung-gyu, who made his professional debut in Ulsan in 2017 and settled in Seoul in 2022 after playing Jeonbuk, is said to have illegally gambling in 2021 when he was on loan from Suwon FC. He has established himself as the main side midfielder this season and has scored one goal and four assists in 15 games.
Seoul, which also terminated its contract with Hwang Hyun-soo, who was found to have been drunk driving in June, lost its major power again due to the player's personal misconduct. Seoul will play Incheon United in the 25th round of 'Hana Bank K League 1 2024' at 7:30 p.m. on the 27th at Incheon Football Stadium.
Meanwhile, the Korean Professional Football Federation banned Han Seung-gyu from official K-League games for 60 days. 'Suspension of activity' is a measure to temporarily suspend K-League-related activities for 60 days (up to 90 days) if it is difficult to deliberate by the reward and punishment committee for misconduct that causes social controversy or undermines the value of the K-League within a short period of time.
The professional federation will hold a reward and punishment committee later to take formal disciplinary action.
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