Park Na-rae to Take the Stand as a Witness? Former Manager Denies Allegations, Claims No Demand for 500 Million Won [Star Scene] [Comprehensive Report]

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A former manager indicted on charges of demanding a portion of the company's revenue from broadcaster Park Na-rae denied most of the allegations at the first hearing. The possibility of Park Na-rae being examined as a witness was also mentioned.

On the afternoon of the 29th, Criminal Division 4 of the Seoul Western District Court held the first hearing for Shin Mo and Lee Mo, two former managers of Park Na-rae, on charges of violating the Act on Punishment of Violent Acts, etc. (joint extortion).

On this day, legal counsel for Shin Mo stated, "We do not admit to the allegations. The defendant (Shin Mo) has the right to receive payment from (Park Na-rae), did not notify of contract termination, and did not demand 500 million won," denying the charges.

Regarding the charges of fraud involving the use of computers, etc., they argued, "The money was paid in accordance with a bonus agreement, and the defendant never directly transferred the funds. We deny the charge of embezzlement related to a video for a cosmetics brand because the transfer was made with the approval of the victim (hereinafter Park Na-rae)."

Shin Mo's side also raised the claim that "(Park Na-rae) obtained and listened to a recording of a consultation with an attorney after filing the complaint, failing to uphold the right to participate as specified in the warrant."

Shin Mo's side mentioned the examination of Park Na-rae as a witness, and the court also agreed. However, the court ordered Shin Mo's side to "specifically organize and resubmit the reasons or grounds for your near-universal disagreement or suspension regarding witnesses and evidence."

The side of Lee Mo, a former manager indicted without detention on charges of joint extortion alongside Shin Mo, plans to state their opinion on the allegations at the next hearing.

Previously, the Seoul Western District Prosecutors' Office indicted Shin Mo and Lee Mo without detention on the 6th of last month. According to the Prosecution Service, the two are suspected of demanding 250 million won, equivalent to 10% of the company's revenue in 2024, while making claims to the effect that "Park Na-rae used company funds privately for her ex-boyfriend and others." However, it was investigated that they did not actually receive the money, so the crime is considered an attempted offense.

Separately from this, Shin Mo is also suspected of diverting approximately 44 million won of Park Na-rae's company funds. Accordingly, charges of embezzlement in the course of business and fraud involving the use of computers, etc., were also applied.

Currently, Park Na-rae has suspended all activities amid controversy over abusive behavior by her managers. Former managers filed complaints against Park Na-rae on suspicions of abusive behavior and illegal acts, charging her with special aggravated assault and defamation through the dissemination of false facts, among other charges. In response, Park Na-rae filed counter-complaints against her former managers for attempted extortion, embezzlement in the course of business, and other charges.

Meanwhile, the next hearing regarding Park Na-rae's former managers will be held on October 20.

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