World · East Asia & Pacific · 4 hrs ago
Actor Ahn Yong-jun faces fraud complaint over investment claims
Actor Ahn Yong-jun has been accused of fraud and document forgery in a complaint filed with police in Busan, South Korea.
The complainant alleges Ahn encouraged investments in concerts, fan meetings and music production by promising profits and showing contracts linked to well-known entertainers.
The complainant says some documents and signatures were forged and alleges a loss of about 490 million won.
Ahn became known through television dramas, including the historical series *Jumong*.
A former agency representative says they were also a victim and plans to file a complaint.
Ahn’s side has said the parties are working to resolve a misunderstanding and are meeting to discuss the matter.
Actor Ahn Yong-jun was reported to have been sued on suspicion of fraud and document forgery linked to investment offers.
A complainant filed a police complaint in Busan on October 21, alleging losses of about 489.63 million won.
The complainant’s side alleges that Ahn used forged contracts and other documents to solicit investments in entertainment projects.
A former agency representative also said they had suffered losses and planned to file a complaint.
Ahn’s side was reported as saying it was working to resolve a misunderstanding through discussions.
- Who
- Actor Ahn Yong-jun was named in a police complaint by an investor. A former agency representative also said they planned to file a complaint.
- What
- Ahn faces allegations of fraud and document forgery related to investment claims. The allegations have not been established in court.
- When
- The complaint was filed on October 21, 2026.
- Where
- The complaint was submitted to Haeundae Police Station in Busan, South Korea.
- Why
- The complainant alleges Ahn solicited investments for performances, fan meetings and music production using forged documents and promises of profit.
Investor complainant
Ahn Yong-jun’s side
Investment claims
Investor complainant
The complainant’s side alleges Ahn solicited money for entertainment projects and promised returns.
Ahn Yong-jun’s side
Ahn’s side was reported as saying it was resolving a misunderstanding through discussions.
Documents
Investor complainant
The complainant’s side alleges that contracts, signatures, seals and invoices were forged.
Ahn Yong-jun’s side
Ahn’s side did not provide a response to the specific document allegations in the reports.
A complainant filed a police complaint against Ahn at Haeundae Police Station in Busan.
A representative of Ahn’s former agency said they had also suffered losses and planned to file a complaint.
- Complainant’s claimed losses
- 489.63 million won, according to 뉴시스
- Police station
- Haeundae Police Station, Busan
- Alleged offences
- Fraud, document forgery, use of forged documents and forgery of another person’s signature
- Investment projects cited
- Performances, fan meetings and music production
- Former agency
- CreMate Media
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