[Breaking News] Park Na-rae's former manager arrested on attempted extortion charges: "Demanded money in exchange for exposure"

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Park Na-rae's former manager has been arrested on suspicion of demanding a large sum of money by threatening to reveal false information.

According to StarNews, the Seoul Yongsan Police Station confirmed that Shin Mo, Park Na-rae's former manager, was arrested on the 16th on charges including attempted extortion.

Police believe Shin claimed that "Park Na-rae used company funds for personal purposes, such as giving money to her ex-boyfriend," and demanded an amount equivalent to 10% of the company's 2024 revenue from Park's side. It is also reported that Shin allegedly misappropriated about 30 million won in company funds.

According to sources, police did not arrest another former manager who was investigated alongside Shin and are expected to transfer both individuals to the Prosecution Service as early as the 21st.

Park Na-rae had previously appeared at the Seoul Gangnam Police Station twice in February and March for investigations related to various allegations against her.

After being questioned for seven hours and 30 minutes during her first appearance, Park stated in response to reporters' questions about what she had clarified during the investigation: "I cooperated diligently with the investigation and answered all questions truthfully." Regarding allegations of abuse by her former manager, Park said, "That will be revealed later through the investigation." When asked if she had ever thrown a glass at managers, she replied, "I cooperated diligently in today's investigation, and I must correct any false statements made. I plan to do so." She then bowed her head, adding, "Once again, I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and concern caused by my personal matters."

When asked if she had anything to say to her former managers, Park responded with a simple "No." She remained silent in response to follow-up questions such as "What questions were you asked during today's investigation?", "Is it true that you paid your mother and ex-boyfriend salaries like company employees?", and "Do you admit to the charge of illegal drug use?"

After completing her second police investigation, Park told reporters, "I answered all questions diligently. It seems the truth will be revealed through the investigation."

Last year, Park Na-rae halted her activities amid controversies over alleged abuse by her managers and suspicions of illegal medical procedures. Her former managers exposed that Park received IV drips at her own home, the residence of "Injection Auntie" A, and a vehicle, allegedly through "Injection Auntie." This revelation implicated SHINee member Key and mukbang YouTuber Ipjjalhan Haetnim, prompting them to issue apologies and suspend their activities as well.

Conversely, Park Na-rae has filed criminal complaints against her former managers at the Seoul Yongsan Police Station on charges including attempted extortion and embezzlement in the course of duty. She has already completed her investigation as a complainant. Park refutes the claims, stating that her former managers demanded large sums of money based on false allegations.

In this regard, an official representing Park Na-rae told StarNews: "There are a total of eight cases related to Park Na-rae. Six are being handled by the Seoul Gangnam Police Station, and two by the Seoul Yongsan Police Station."

Subsequently, Park Na-rae was transferred to the Prosecution Service on charges of special assault and violation of the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection.

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