Former Manager's Side Denies Extortion Charges, Claims Park Na-rae Illegally Collected Evidence [Star Scene]

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The side of former manager Mr. Shin, who was indicted on charges of demanding a portion of the company's revenue from broadcaster Park Na-rae, claimed that Park Na-rae illegally collected evidence.

On the morning of the 20th, Criminal Division 4 (Judge Kim Su-gyeong (Director)) of the Seoul Western District Court held the second hearing for former managers Mr. Shin and Mr. Lee, who were sent to trial on charges including violation of the Act on Punishment of Violent Acts, etc. (joint extortion).

Following their argument in the first hearing, Mr. Shin's side also asserted on this day that Park Na-rae illegally collected evidence. During the first hearing, Mr. Shin's side had claimed, "(Park Na-rae) listened to recordings of consultations with her attorney after filing a complaint. She did not respect the right to participate specified in the warrant."

In response, the court asked Mr. Shin's side, "Are you saying that we only need to judge the portion regarding illegally collected evidence?" and sought confirmation once again, to which Mr. Shin's side replied, "It is an argument of that nature."

During the first hearing held on the 29th of last month, Mr. Shin's side denied most of the prosecution facts, excluding a portion of the charges related to embezzlement in the course of business.

At the time, Mr. Shin's attorney argued, "We do not admit the charges. The defendant (Mr. Shin) has the right to receive money under the name of severance pay and other reasons from (Park Na-rae), there is no fact that he notified of contract termination, and there is no fact that he demanded 500 million won. 'There was no demand for money on the condition of media tips, so there is no act or intent of extortion, nor are the requirements for joint extortion met.'"

Mr. Shin also faces charges of fraud by use of a computer and other means for transferring approximately 24 million won from Park Na-rae's company account to the corporate account he operates. Regarding this, Mr. Shin's side denied the charges, stating, "It is money paid according to the performance bonus agreement, and the defendant has never directly transferred the money."

Furthermore, Mr. Shin is also charged with receiving 44 million won in service fees for a popup event that Park Na-rae was supposed to receive into his corporate account and arbitrarily using 36.5 million won of it. Regarding this charge, Mr. Shin's side stated their position, "We deny the charges because the transfer was made with Park Na-rae's approval."

According to the Prosecution Service, the two are charged with demanding 250 million won, which corresponds 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 remained an attempt.

Currently, Park Na-rae is embroiled in controversy over abusive behavior by managers and has suspended all activities. Former managers have filed complaints against Park Na-rae on charges including special injury and defamation through false facts, raising suspicions of abusive behavior and illegal acts. In response, Park Na-rae has filed counter-complaints against the former managers on charges such as attempted extortion and embezzlement in the course of business.

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