Suspected con artist accused of swindling banned from leaving S. Korea


Jeon Cheong-jo (right) is suspected of swindling money from former fencing Olympic medallist Nam Hyun-hee’s acquaintances and family members. - NAMHYUNHE INSTAGRAM, THE KOREA HERALD/ASIA NEWS NETWORK

SEOUL (The Korea Herald/Asia News Network): South Korean police said a travel ban on Jeon Cheong-jo, an alleged con artist who was briefly engaged to former Olympic medallist Nam Hyun-hee, has been issued, as details surrounding the relationship between the swindler and the embattled sports hero continue to emerge.

According to Songpa Police Station, the South Korean Justice Ministry recently authorised the police request to ground the 27-year-old Jeon, who is being accused of multiple counts of extortion.

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