Monday, October 19, 2009

[09.10.16] Shin Hyesung gets fined 10 million KRW for habitual gambling

Shinhwa member Shin Hyesung has been charged with habitual gambling and received a fine of 10 million KRW (USD8,640).

The Incheon District Court has charged Shin Hyesung with habitual gambling in overseas casinos and slapped him with a fine of 10 million KRW.

According to the court ruling, “As Shin Hyesung has repeatedly gambled with large amounts of money, this is recognized as a case of habitual gambling.”

Between July 2007 and April 2008, Shin Hyesung has visited a hotel casino in Macau 5 times, and had gambled with approximately 140 million KRW (USD120,957).

Credits: Newsen + Absolut Shinhwa

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