The police prohibited actor Lee Sun-kyun (48) and singer G-Dragon (35, real name Kwon Ji-yong) from leaving the country in light of their drug use allegations
On Oct 27th, the Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency’s Drug Crime Investigation Unit confirmed that Lee and Kwon, who were booked on charges of violating the Narcotics Control Act, are currently residing in Korea and imposed a foreign travel ban through the Ministry of Justice.
The police plan to conduct drug tests on both individuals to investigate their drug use, including the type and frequency.
Additionally, the police seized the mobile phone of A (29), the operator of a “membership room salon” in Gangnam, Seoul who was previously arrested. They also commissioned digital forensic work.
The police will analyze A’s call records to verify the allegations against Lee and Kwon and to check for any additional drug suspects.
Earlier, the police identified the allegations against Lee and Kwon while confirming intelligence that drugs were being distributed in the entertainment establishment where A was active. This establishment is known to cater to high-income clients.
Under the Narcotics Control Act, the police booked Lee and Kwon on charges of “marijuana and psychotropic drug use” and “drug use”, respectively, while A was arrested on charges of psychotropic drug use. A is also facing charges of extorting 350 million won from Lee through threats.
Doctors and entertainment establishment employees were charged with drug supply and drug use. 5 individuals, including the third generation of chaebol family, a composer and an aspiring singer, are currently under internal investigation.
Meanwhile, Kwon released an official statement through his lawyer this morning, completely denying drug use allegations.
Source: insight
