Theqoo: Summary of allegations against Sojang filed in court by 8 victims
The Criminal Division 1 of the Seoul District Prosecutors' Office (Chief Prosecutor Lee Gon-ho) indicted a YouTuber known as "Cybersaboteur" for violating the Information and Communications Network Act (defamation). defamation) on May 13 (Friday). This YouTuber created malicious slanderous videos targeting celebrities and influencers, posted them to his YouTube channel, and earned tens of millions in revenue from paying members and others.
Cyber trolls: YouTube channels that quickly generate revenue by posting edited content to stir up controversy when problems arise in cyberspace.
In the personal defamation case referred to the prosecution, it was discovered that the defendant had professionally engaged in "cyber sabotage" activities. The prosecution conducted an active additional investigation, including monitoring the YouTube channel's revenue account, searching the defendant's residence, and performing forensic analysis on the laptop used for video editing.
As a result, many more victims were identified and the defendant posted false or distorted videos indiscriminately, earning 250 million KRW in revenue. This case was clearly identified as "a crime of profiteering through the dissemination of fake news" and was strictly handled.
The prosecution will continue to respond firmly to the crimes of "Cyber Vandals", who profit by harming individuals with fake news, and will ensure that the accused receive appropriate punishment with their crimes.
SM and Starship are rumored to be among the companies that have filed a lawsuit.
After all the hatred she devotes to idols and in particular to Wonyoung, Karina and Jennie, it is more than deserved.