Archive · 13 Aug 2025
T-ara's Ahreum Has Fraud Jail Term Reduced to Four Months
Ahreum, who used to be in the band T-ara, was originally sentenced to six months in jail for tricking people out of money.
However, a judge decided to reduce her sentence to four months.
This happened because she admitted she did it, gave some money back, and made deals with the people she tricked.
Her boyfriend, who was also involved, also had his jail time shortened.
Ahreum had been accused of taking money from fans and others.
She is also waiting to find out what will happen in another case where she was accused of spreading lies and other charges.
Former T-ara member Ahreum's jail sentence for fraud was reduced to four months.
The reduction came after Ahreum admitted guilt, made partial repayments, and settled with some victims.
Ahreum's boyfriend also had his sentence reduced in relation to the fraud case.
Ahreum defrauded fans and acquaintances starting in late 2023, totaling around $27,000.
Ahreum is awaiting an appeal outcome in a separate defamation and minor abduction case.
- Who
- Former T-ara member Ahreum.
- What
- Ahreum's jail sentence for fraud has been reduced.
- When
- The sentence reduction was reported on August 13.
- Where
- The Suwon District Court in South Korea.
- Why
- Because she admitted guilt, made repayments, and settled with victims.
Court's Reasoning
Defense
Mitigating Factors
Court's Reasoning
The court acknowledged the seriousness of the offenses.
Defense
The court considered the admission of guilt, repayments, and settlements.
- Defendant
- Lee Ahreum
- Original Sentence
- Six months in prison
- Reduced Sentence
- Four months in prison, suspended for one year
- Fraud Amount
- Approximately 27,000 USD
- Charges
- Fraud
- Victims
- Fans and acquaintances