South Korean media: South Korean actress Hwang Jung-eum is accused of embezzling 4.34 billion won from the company to invest in cryptocurrency

ChainCatcher news, according to South Korean media News1, South Korean actress Hwang Jung-eum has been sued for allegedly misappropriating company funds and investing in cryptocurrency.

The prosecution alleges that Hwang Jung-eum misappropriated approximately 4.34 billion won (about 3.2 million USD) in company funds by December 2022, including 700 million won borrowed under the guise of an advance payment. Hwang Jung-eum has admitted to the relevant charges and is currently being prosecuted without detention.