[Exclusive]Mother of singer Jang Yoon-jung, detained on fraud charges, to appear at first appeal hearing on November 19

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The mother of singer Jang Yoon-jung, identified as Ms. Yuk, has been indicted and detained on charges of investment fraud. She is scheduled to stand trial in the second instance court on November 19.

According to StarNews, the First Criminal Division (Appeals) (D) of the Seoul Eastern District Court will hold the first appeal hearing regarding Ms. Yuk's fraud charges on November 19.

Ms. Yuk was indicted on suspicion of defrauding a total of 31 million won in three separate instances by soliciting investments from an acquaintance between September 2024 and August 2025, while mentioning her daughter, singer Jang Yoon-jung, with whom she had previously cut ties over financial issues. Ms. Yuk also has a prior record of being detained in 2018 on suspicion of failing to repay approximately 400 million won borrowed from an acquaintance.

Ms. Yuk's legal team admitted to all the facts alleged in the indictment. The defense stated, "We deeply regret our mistake," adding, "Despite having a prior record for similar offenses, we committed this crime again, and even if we had ten mouths, we would have nothing to say." They also pleaded for leniency, stating, "Regarding the motive for the crime, living expenses and credit card payments were needed. The defrauded funds were also consumed as living expenses."

The Prosecution Service sought a prison sentence of one year and six months at the final hearing held on August 27, noting that "despite having a prior record of serving an actual prison term for fraud using similar methods, the defendant proceeded to commit this crime again," and that "the amount of damage is not small, and the damage has not been recovered." The prosecution also pointed out that "(Ms. Yuk) does not appear to have cooperated with the investigation," as tracking her whereabouts through her Daejeon residence usage records and credit card transaction history had been impossible for a period, leading to a suspension of the investigation due to her unknown location.

In her final statement, Ms. Yuk shed tears while saying, "I was truly wrong toward the victim and their family."

Subsequently, the Criminal Division 2 (Sole Judge) of the Seoul Eastern District Court held the first-instance sentencing hearing for Ms. Yuk in September and sentenced her to 10 months in prison.

The court stated, "All facts alleged in the indictment are found to be guilty. The nature of the crime is poor and not light." It added, "Recovery of the damage has not been achieved, and it does not appear that it will be achieved in the future. There is a prior record of being sentenced to an actual prison term, and recently, a summary order for fraud was also issued. All circumstances are unfavorable."

However, the court explained the reasons for sentencing by stating, "We comprehensively considered that she admitted to all crimes and is reflecting on them, her economic activities have been difficult, as well as her age, motive for the crime, and circumstances of the crime."

Ms. Yuk, who was brought to trial in a state of detention, appeared in court wearing a blue prison uniform. She listened to the court's verdict with a stern expression, but ultimately sobbed and shed tears after the sentencing concluded.

Subsequently, Ms. Yuk filed an appeal on the 15th, expressing dissatisfaction with the first-instance verdict.

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