Former Idol Arrested for Faking Medical Records to Avoid Active Military Service
On September 9, the Changwon District Prosecutor’s Office announced that it had indicted A without detention on charges of violating the Military Service Act, forgery of documents, and violating the Information and Communication Network Act.
The prosecution also indicted A’s mother, “B,” and a nurse, “C,” who helped falsify the medical records.
According to the prosecution, in May 2021, A and B forged medical records from a doctor to lower A’s military classification from Grade 1 (fit for active duty) to Grade 4 (reserved service).
Initially, the police, who first investigated the case, concluded that there was insufficient evidence to prove that A and B had deceived the Military Manpower Administration. The case was closed in February without any charges.
However, after reviewing computer log records, phone call recordings between the co-conspirators, and other evidence, the prosecution determined there was enough evidence to proceed with the case.
In March, the prosecution requested a reinvestigation, and by May, A was charged with violating the Military Service Act, while B faced additional forgery charges.
Further investigation, including two rounds of medical evaluations of the MRI submitted during A’s military examination, revealed that A did not suffer from the illness that was cited as the reason for his military exemption.
C, the nurse who accessed the hospital’s computer system to falsify the records at B’s request, was also identified and charged.
If convicted, A, who completed his service as a Grade 4 reservist, may have to re-enlist as an active-duty soldier.
As of the moment, this case has become a hot topic in Korea as netizens actively guess the identity of this formal idol.
Source: Nate
