According to Deep Tide TechFlow news, on May 15, South Korean media News1 reported that South Korean actress Hwang Jung-eum has been indicted for allegedly embezzling company funds and investing in cryptocurrency.

Prosecutors accuse Hwang Jung-eum of embezzling approximately 4.34 billion Korean won (about 3.2 million USD) in company funds as of December 2022, including 700 million won borrowed under the guise of an advance payment. Hwang Jung-eum has admitted to the relevant charges and is currently being prosecuted without detention.