The lawyer representing the victims of Jeon Cheong-jo's fraud case reveals the details of his deceptive acts.
On October 14th at 9:45 PM, KBS's 'Smoking Gun' will air an episode exposing the notorious marriage scam, 'I am Chaebol 3rd Generation - Marriage Fraud Case.'
In 2023, a 42-year-old woman, Ms. A (Nam Hyun-hee), an Olympic medalist and sports academy operator, received a call from a young IT entrepreneur, Mr. B (Jeon Cheong-jo). He claimed he needed her services for business purposes and offered a large sum of money. This marked the beginning of their acquaintance. Soon after, Mr. B proposed a business venture and expressed romantic feelings, eventually leading to a marriage proposal. However, rumors and suspicions about him began to surface.
Mr. B, who introduced himself as an overseas-educated businessman, confided in Ms. A that he was actually a third-generation chaebol and an executive at a global IT company. Despite being 15 years younger and having an overwhelming background, Ms. A was eventually won over by Mr. B's persistent advances, leading to a promised marriage.
The happiness was short-lived as numerous reports and suspicions about Mr. B's true identity began to flood in, gradually revealing his hidden reality. Ann Hyun-mo expressed shock, stating, "Mr. B meticulously crafted a web of lies that Ms. A couldn't help but fall for," and added, "It's terrifying how someone can deceive others so thoroughly." Lee Ji-hye commented on the scammer's actions, describing them as "beyond imagination" and akin to "a one-man theater performance."
The episode will feature attorney Son Soo-ho, who represented victim Ms. A, as he discloses the fraudulent acts from the first meeting with businessman Mr. B. Psychiatrist Jeong Yeon-gyeong will also analyze the psychological issues that may have driven Mr. B's shocking fraudulent behavior.
Tae Yuna, Ten Asia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr