Updated March 16 KST:

The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency team investigating the allegations surrounding a chatroom involving Seungri, Jung Joon Young, Choi Jong Hoon, and other individuals, has confirmed that senior superintendent officer “A,” who is suspected of misusing his position to help cover up criminal activity, is an acquaintance of Yoo In Suk, the now former CEO of Yuri Holdings who was also in the group chatroom. “A” made the admission during his questioning on March 15.

On March 16, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency stated, “The person in question has admitted to being acquaintances with Mr. Yoo, who was the CEO of Yuri Holdings. He admitted that they have gone golfing and eaten meals together.” They added that “A” then denied the allegations that he misused his position to help Mr. Yoo and other individuals avoid investigations or further scrutiny.

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The senior superintendent officer who is suspected of being involved in the case Seungri, Jung Joon Young, and other celebrities, has been removed from his position.

The National Police Agency revealed on March 16 that senior superintendent officer “A” has been removed from this position and temporarily been placed under the police affairs department while the investigation is underway. His replacement has already been named.

This comes after allegations of abuse of power emerged from the conversations that were shared in the chatroom that included Seungri, Jung Joon Young, and others. According to the police, in text messages exchanged in July 2016, one participant stated, “The business next to ours took photos inside our business, but the head of the police told us not to worry.” According to the National Police Agency, the person had incorrectly named the title of the position, and senior superintendent officer “A” has been identified as the figure being discussed.

“A” is said to have worked at the Gangnam Police Station in 2015 as the chief of the public security division. He was then promoted to a senior superintendent position in 2016 and in the following year, worked in the Blue House as well.

The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency summoned “A” to be questioned as a witness. After the questioning, “A” told reporters as he was leaving, “I believe I have caused an inconvenience to the organization,” and “I don’t know Jung Joon Young. Everything will be revealed later.”

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On March 15, Channel A’s “News A” reported that they received information about a tip the police received containing allegations against Seungri for providing prostitution services.

According to “News A,” the informant is a prominent business figure in Gangnam who has watched Seungri’s activities from close by. The informant stated that when officials from Japanese construction company “K” visited Korea, Seungri entertained them at Burning Sun. He also allegedly sent Korean women to Japan for the purpose of prostitution.

The tip also states the exact price of sending the women overseas. In response to the report, a source from Seungri’s team stated, “That never happened. He’s just friends with the CEO of company ‘K,'” and denied the allegations.

“News A” also reported that Seungri is under suspicion of tax evasion. In 2016, Seungri founded the company BC Holdings with Yoo In Suk, the CEO of Yuri Holdings at the time, after which they invested more than 30 billion won (approximately $26.5 million) in companies, including Korean fund management company Peregrine Investments.

They then purchased ready-mixed concrete companies, invested in Vietnamese corporations, and expanded their business. The National Tax Service focused on the origin of the 30 billion won (approximately $26.5 million) and began internal investigations as to how a new company like BC Holdings with capital of just 50,000 won (approximately $44) raised funds of over 30 billion won.

As allegations continue to surface against Seungri, the singer has announced that he’ll request to delay his impending military enlistment and fully cooperate with ongoing investigations.

On top of his KakaoTalk group chatroom controversy where illegal clips of women were shared with Jung Joon Young, Choi Jong Hoon, and others, Seungri is also facing accusations of gambling overseas and providing sexual escort services to business partners.

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MBN News has reported more details about the KakaoTalk chatroom that has been part of a major controversy.

The March 15 broadcast of MBN’s “News 8” reported that the eight members of the chatroom are: Jung Joon Young, Seungri, Choi Jong Hoon, former CEO of Yuri Holdings Yoo In Suk (husband of Park Han Byul), Mr. Kim who is a club employee, the relative of a girl group member, a former YG Entertainment employee, and a friend of Jung Joon Young who appeared with him on a variety show.

Jung Joon Young has admitted to his crimes in a letter of apology and submitted to police questioning, Seungri has announced his retirement from the industry and is undergoing investigation, and Choi Jong Hoon has left FTISLAND and will also be investigated by the police.

Yong Junhyung and CNBLUE’s Lee Jong Hyun are stated to have not been part of the group chatroom, however the two singers have admitted to seeing illicit videos and having inappropriate conversations about them. FNC Entertainment issued a statement regarding Lee Jong Hyun on March 15, while Yong Junhyung announced his departure from Highlight on March 14 after admitting to his actions.

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