Police: “112 complaints filed against T’imepf for fraud… Happymoney at Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency’s Financial Crime Investigation Division”

Regular press conference of the National Police Agency
Prosecution likely to take charge of overall investigation of TMON, WeMeP, ‘[Edaily Kim Hyung-hwan Reporter] A total of 112 complaints and accusations have been filed with the police regarding the large-scale unpaid and delayed refund incidents of TMON and WeMeP, the e-commerce companies based in Singapore. About half of the cases related to Happy Money gift certificates are expected to be investigated by the Financial Crime Investigation Division of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency.’,
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Sellers and consumers affected by TMON and WeMeP at the ‘Black Umbrella Rally’ held in front of the Financial Services Commission in Jongno-gu, Seoul on the 18th. (Photo=Yonhap News)

, ‘A National Police Agency official stated at a regular press conference held on the morning of the 19th at the National Police Agency in Migeun-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul regarding the complaints and accusations related to the TMON (TMON, WeMeP) incident, “There are a total of 112 complaints combined (and among them) 61 involve Happy Money,” explaining that “Concerning Happy Money, we will forward it to the Financial Crime Investigation Division of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency for investigation.”‘,
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, ‘Previously, victims of the TMON incident have reported the CEOs of Cute and TMON, Ryu Kwang-jin, and Ryu Hwa-hyun, to investigative authorities due to the large-scale unpaid reimbursements and delayed refunds. While many have been submitted to the prosecution, some have also been reported to the police.’,
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, ‘Regarding this, a police official stated, “(Excluding the Happy Money cases,) 51 cases will be designated for investigation by the Gangnam Police Station,” and said, “There are cases reported in Gunsan, North Jeolla Province, and Daegu as well, and we will promptly handle them.” TMON and WeMeP headquarters fall under the jurisdiction of the Gangnam Police Station.’,
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, ‘When asked if the overall investigation of TMON will be taken over by the prosecution and the Happy Money-related investigation by the police, a police official responded, “That interpretation is possible,” and said, “We will closely coordinate with the prosecution to ensure a swift resolution.” The prosecution has already set up a special investigation team for TMON and WeMeP at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office.’,
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