SEOUL, Dec 24, 2014 (AFP) - South Korean prosecutors brought charges on Wednesday against the founder and CEO of controversial smartphone taxi app Uber for operating an illegal cab service, the latest roadblock for the California-based firm.
The charges, which carry a maximum penalty of two years in jail or a 20 million won ($18,150) fine, came with the company facing criticism and bad publicity around the world despite its high levels of popularity.
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