Daughter's name used in fraud by 'biological mother'... Jang Yoon-jung is the biggest victim [★FOCUS]

*This content was translated by AI.

Trot singer Jang Yoon-jung's biological mother, Ms. Yuk, has once again become the subject of controversy for investment fraud. While the entire nation is aware that Jang Yoon-jung and her mother have cut ties, the mother's act of once again using her daughter's name to commit fraud has drawn widespread shock. Above all, the biggest victim in this case is once again Jang Yoon-jung.

On the 30th of last month, JTBC's "Crime Chief" featured a segment titled "Famous Singer's Mother, All-Around Fraud," addressing the fraudulent activities of Jang Yoon-jung's biological mother, Ms. Yuk. The revelation that the mother exploited her famous singer daughter's name to carry out fraud has caused shock.

According to the broadcast, Jang Yoon-jung's mother, Ms. Yuk, used her daughter's name to tell victims, "If you invest in 'Miss Trot,' which features Jang Yoon-jung, you will make money," thereby committing investment fraud. Ms. Yuk maintained contact with victims she met at a public bathhouse and collected tens of millions of won under the guise of investment funds. She used two mobile phones to fabricate messages, making it appear as though Jang Yoon-jung had sent her KakaoTalk messages, and lied that she was on good terms with her daughter.

When Ms. Yuk failed to return the money, the victims pressed her. Jang Yoon-jung's mother, Ms. Yuk, then pretended to be a manager, sent messages to herself, and showed them to the investors. She also used the names of fellow entertainers such as Park Na-rae and Noh Hong-chul, who was once in a romantic relationship with Jang Yoon-jung. However, deposits were delayed, and the victim's daughter, suspecting something was wrong, reported the case to the police. After the report, the victim learned that another victim had already been defrauded using the same method and had filed a criminal complaint.

In response, the "Crime Chief" team received Jang Yoon-jung's side of the story. Jang Yoon-jung, who has not communicated with Ms. Yuk for over a decade, had not agreed to interviews regarding her mother. However, concerned about the possibility of another victim emerging, she issued a statement clarifying that she has no contact with her mother.

A representative of Jang Yoon-jung's agency stated, "Ms. Yuk has repeatedly attempted to contact Jang Yoon-jung through various people around her, saying things like 'You must pass on [something] to Yoon-jung,' but Jang Yoon-jung has not responded at all."

The victim's side also indicated that they recognize this case as having no connection whatsoever to Jang Yoon-jung, and that the police are currently investigating. The case was reported to the police around April, and although investigators examined Ms. Yuk's residence in Daejeon and credit card usage records, no leads were found, leading to the suspension of the investigation due to her unknown whereabouts.

The history of conflict between Jang Yoon-jung, her mother, and her younger sibling is long. In May 2013, just before her marriage, Jang Yoon-jung was engulfed in rumors of family discord. On May 20 of that year, appearing on SBS's "Healing Camp," she revealed, "My parents filed for divorce, and while sorting out their assets, I discovered that all my property had disappeared and I was left with debts in the hundreds of millions of won." In response, her biological mother, Ms. Yuk, and her younger sibling, Ms. Jang, countered that they had not squandered Jang Yoon-jung's assets and that she had cut off contact after leaving home. Ms. Yuk also engaged in media manipulation, including sending direct emails to news outlets.

Prior to this, Ms. Yuk had filed a lawsuit against Jang Yoon-jung's former agency, Inwoo Production, demanding the return of 700 million won she claimed had been borrowed. At the time, the court ruled that "Ms. Yuk managing Jang Yoon-jung's money did not grant her ownership rights," siding with Inwoo Production. Jang Yoon-jung won part of her lawsuit seeking the return of hundreds of millions of won from her younger sibling, Ms. Jang.

Since then, Jang Yoon-jung has married Do Kyung-wan and is living happily with a son and a daughter. It is deeply regrettable how a mother could commit such a crime by exploiting her daughter's name. Even though they have cut ties, Jang Yoon-jung remains the biggest victim, as her name continues to be associated with her mother's fraud.

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*This content was translated by AI.