Lee Seung-gi, alleging damage from jeonse fraud... "Cha Ga-won's husband, evading responsibility"

[Dispatch=Reporter Kim Ji-ho] Singer and actor Lee Seung-gi failed to recover his jeonse deposit, prompting legal action. Lee Seung-gi’s legal representatives, Yun Yong-seok and Jang Jae-won, stated that Cha Ga-won’s side did not return the deposit, calling it a deliberate fraud scheme. Cha Ga-won was arrested for violating the Special Act on Aggravated Punishment for Specific Economic Crimes, accused of misappropriating funds and failing to honor a 10.5 billion won jeonse contract. The couple allegedly used the deposit to fund a high-value real estate purchase, with evidence suggesting premeditated fraud. Cha Ga-won’s spouse evaded responsibility by claiming the contract could not be fulfilled due to Cha Ga-won’s absence, despite prior legal transactions. The artist’s legal team accused the couple of orchestrating a sophisticated scam, involving a famous entertainer taking out a large loan and misusing the deposit. Meanwhile, Cha Ga-won’s legal representatives falsely claimed the deposit would be returned, but this proved false. The artist’s side suspects multiple conspirators, including real estate agents and financial intermediaries, and calls for strict punishment to prevent similar crimes. Cha Ga-won’s arrest has provided some relief for affected staff and artists but leaves unresolved broader criminal activities linked to the couple.