Daughter sold for 'investment fraud': Singer Jang Yoon-jung's mother pleads with tears, will it work? First-instance verdict today (10th)

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The first-instance verdict is being delivered for Yook Mo-si, the mother of singer Jang Yoon-jung, who was arrested and prosecuted on suspicion of investment fraud.

Seoul Eastern District Court's Criminal Division 2 will hold the first-instance sentencing hearing this afternoon (10th) for Ms. Yook, who was arrested and prosecuted on suspicion of fraud.

Ms. Yook is accused of receiving a total of 31 million won in three separate instances from September 2024 to August of the following year by recommending investments to acquaintances while mentioning her famous daughter, singer Jang Yoon-jung.

Earlier, at the closing arguments held on the 27th last month, the Prosecution Service stated, "She has a prior record of receiving a prison sentence for fraud using similar methods. The amount involved is significant and the victims have not been compensated," and requested a one-year-and-six-month prison term.

Ms. Yook also has a prior arrest record from 2018 for failing to repay approximately 400 million won borrowed from an acquaintance.

Ms. Yook's side admitted to all charges in the indictment. They stated, "We deeply regret our wrongdoing," and added, "Despite having a prior conviction for the same type of offense, we committed this crime again; even with ten mouths, we have no excuse." Furthermore, they pleaded for leniency, explaining, "Regarding the motive for the crime, we needed living expenses and credit card payments. The funds obtained through deception were also spent on daily living costs."

In her final statement, Ms. Yook shed tears, saying, "I truly did wrong to the victims and their families."

Ms. Yook submitted a letter of remorse ahead of the first-instance verdict. Attention is now focused on whether this expression of regret will influence the court's decision.

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