Jang Yoon-jung's biological mother, Ms. Yuk, sent to prosecution under arrest on fraud charges... "Suspicions of investment fund solicitation and fake messages"

Singer Jang Yoon-jung’s biological mother, Ms. Yuk, has been detained and sent to the police on fraud charges. The Songpa Police Station in Seoul announced on the 21st that Ms. Yuk was arrested on fraud charges and sent to the prosecution. She is accused of deceiving acquaintances by claiming that investing in trot audition programs using Jang Yoon-jung’s name would generate profits, and collecting tens of millions of won. The police temporarily suspended the investigation after confirming no signs of life from Ms. Yuk’s mobile phone and card usage records, during which rumors of her death were raised. Later, the police confirmed her whereabouts, arrested her, and the court issued an arrest warrant. Victims related to Ms. Yuk claimed they handed over investment money after hearing through JTBC’s ″Case Manager″ that she had reconciled with Jang Yoon-jung. Allegations also arose that she gained trust by showing KakaoTalk messages fabricated to appear as if sent by Jang Yoon-jung, requested financial help using documents faked to show a terminal cancer diagnosis, and repeatedly sent messages implying suicidal intentions. One victim revealed that Ms. Yuk socialized with acquaintances introduced as ″prison mates″ near Gyeoyeok Station in Songpa-gu, Seoul, and used a check card registered under another man’s name instead of her own card. Jang Yoon-jung’s side stated after the incident became public, ″We have not had direct contact with our mother for over ten years,″ and ″This case is an independent crime unrelated to Jang Yoon-jung.″ Meanwhile, Ms. Yuk has a prior record of being sentenced to prison in 2018 for fraud involving over 400 million won.