Chef with a Black and White Image, Triple Star (real name Kang Seung-won), Accused of Embezzlement
Chef Triple Star, known by his real name Kang Seung-won, has been accused of embezzlement in a professional setting. On the 31st, a post titled “Triple Star Accused of Professional Embezzlement, Requested Police Investigation” was shared on an online community.
User A stated in the post that there had been allegations made by Triple Star’s ex-wife. She claimed that she only recently discovered that Triple Star had been sending part of the restaurant’s funds to his parents, which ultimately led to their divorce.
A went on to inform that a complaint regarding Triple Star’s violation of Article 356 of the Criminal Act (embezzlement in the course of business) has been filed with the Gangnam Police Station through the national e-People service. A shared that the complaint has been officially accepted at the Gangnam Police Station.
Previously, Dispatch released a letter written by Triple Star, which was in the form of an apology. In the letter, he admitted to affairs and his womanizing behavior, and offered an apology.
The letter contained details such as “I secretly watched a provocatively dressed female customer sitting alone in the dark warehouse via CCTV,” “I am trash. I desire women and committed unforgivable acts against someone who gave me tremendous love,” and “I asked her to sleep with other men.”
As the controversy persisted, Triple Star closed the comments section on his Instagram and has yet to release any official statement on the matter.
Meanwhile, it was reported that Kang Seung-won has not been attending ‘Treed,’ a restaurant he operates in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam, Seoul. He has not appeared at the restaurant since personal allegations surfaced on the 30th of last month.
A representative for ‘Treed’ stated, “Chef Kang Seung-won has not been to the restaurant recently. He did not come today (31st) either.” They added, “We will start accepting table reservations from the 1st as scheduled. The chef is expected to return and cook from around next month, although there might be changes.”
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