'Investment fraud' singer Jang Yoon-jung's mother pleads through tears.. Sentenced to 10 months in prison in first trial [Star Scene] [Comprehensive]

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Yuk Mo, the mother of singer Jang Yoon-jung, who was indicted on suspicion of investment fraud, was sentenced to 10 months in prison in a first-trial ruling.

On the afternoon of the 10th, Seoul Dongbu District Court's Criminal Division 2 held a first-trial sentencing session for Yuk, who had been detained and indicted on charges of fraud, and handed down a sentence of 10 months in prison.

The court ruled that day, "All allegations in the indictment are found guilty. The nature of the crime is serious and not trivial," adding, "No restitution has been made to the victims, and it does not appear that any will be made in the future." It further noted, "She has a prior record of being sentenced to actual imprisonment, and recently received a summary order for fraud," stating, "All circumstances are unfavorable."

However, the court explained its sentencing rationale by considering "that she admitted to all criminal acts and expressed remorse, that her economic activities have been difficult, and taking into account her age, motives for the crime, and the circumstances of the offenses."

Previously, at the closing arguments held on the 27th of last month, the Prosecution Service requested a sentence of one year and six months in prison, stating, "Despite having a prior record of receiving actual imprisonment for fraud using similar methods, she committed this crime again," and adding, "The amount involved is significant, and no restitution has been made to the victims."

Furthermore, regarding this case, investigations were temporarily halted because Yuk's whereabouts could not be determined as tracking her movements through usage records of her Hyeon Daejeon card and credit card transactions was impossible for some time. The Prosecution Service had previously pointed out, "(Yuk) does not appear to have been cooperative with the investigation."

The court also raised concerns about her residence on this day. She is currently registered as living at a friend's house. When asked, Yuk replied, "I do not have a place where I continuously reside."

Yuk, who was brought to trial while in custody, appeared in court wearing a blue prison uniform. With a stern expression, she listened to the court's sentencing and eventually broke down into sobs and tears after the ruling concluded.

Yuk is accused of receiving a total of 31 million won on three separate occasions from September 2024 to August 2025 by urging an acquaintance to invest, while mentioning her daughter, singer Jang Yoon-jung, with whom she had cut ties over past financial issues. Yuk also has a prior record of being detained in 2018 for failing to repay approximately 400 million won borrowed from an acquaintance.

Yuk's side admitted to all allegations in the indictment. They stated, "We deeply regret our mistakes," and added, "Despite having a prior record of similar offenses, we committed this crime again, and no matter how many mouths we had, we would have nothing to say." They also 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, Yuk shed tears, saying, "I truly did wrong to the victims and their families."

Previously, it was confirmed that she submitted a letter of remorse ahead of the first-trial sentencing on the 3rd. The court took into account Yuk's remorse and admission of guilt when determining her sentence but imposed a 10-month prison term considering factors such as her prior record of similar offenses and the fact that no restitution has been made to the victims.

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