On June 15, MC Mong communicated with fans through a live broadcast on his TikTok account. During the broadcast, he mentioned that he was streaming from outside his home. He did not address the news regarding the arrest warrant request for CEO Cha, instead participating in content such as "battle challenges," which involve competition for donations within the TikTok live platform.
Previously, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's Financial Crime Investigation Unit requested an arrest warrant for CEO Cha Ga-won on charges including fraud under the Act on the Aggravated Punishment, etc. of Specific Economic Crimes. CEO Cha is accused of proposing a business utilizing the intellectual property (IP) of artists under her agency to the listed company Nomus, receiving a 24.2 billion won advance payment, and failing to properly fulfill the business obligations. It is reported that the police are conducting an investigation, estimating the total damage to be around 30 billion won. Separately, she is also reportedly facing fraud charges related to a 5 billion won jeonse (lump-sum housing lease) contract.
Previously, MC Mong publicly denied allegations of overseas gambling surrounding him via TikTok live. During the broadcast, he mentioned Mr. A, the uncle of CEO Cha Ga-won, and a celebrity referred to as B—who had allegedly provided false information to the program 'PD Note'—and proceeded to disclose details about their private lives, including gambling allegations.
Regarding CEO Cha, he defended her by saying, "In a way, Cha Ga-won is a pitiful person," adding, "Cha Ga-won has spent about 155 billion won of her own money. She operated the company without receiving investments, only to end up being victimized and even defrauded like this."
Furthermore, regarding the dispute with Nomus, for which CEO Cha was sued in connection with the 24.2 billion won advance, MC Mong had claimed, "I don't understand why they are trying to paint Cha Ga-won as a fraudster."
Previously, the MBC program 'PD Note' raised allegations that MC Mong used company funds for overseas gambling and received gifts such as luxury watches and foreign cars from CEO Cha. CEO Cha's side has denied all related allegations.
(SBS Entertainment News, Reporter Kang Kyung-yoon)
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