Comprehensive Summary of the Jeon Cheong-jo Incident 🕵️♀️ | From Impersonating a Third-Generation Conglomerate to Prison Scams
Jeon Cheong-jo: From Impersonating a Chaebol Heir to Committing Fraud in Prison… Where Will the Lies End? 💸
Uncovering the shocking details of a fraudulent case where “everything was fake except the name”
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What was the true identity of the “51 trillion asset owner”? 💰
Recently, I’ve been hearing people say, “Do you know Jeon Cheong-jo?” The person who became famous for a dating rumor with the national fencing athlete Jeon Hyun-hee turned out to be a major fraudster worth 3 billion… I couldn’t believe it.
In a report by MBC, Jeon Cheong-jo claimed to be the illegitimate child of a hotel group chairman, flaunting luxury homes and designer goods, but in reality, she was just an ordinary person working part-time at a small café run by women in their early twenties. Shocking, right?
Five-step fraud method that even changed gender 🎭
The most chilling aspect for me was the fact that she changed gender according to the situation to commit fraud. It felt straight out of a movie…
- ✅ Approached female victims using a “brother’s photo”
- ✅ Used her own female photos for male victims
- ✅ Claimed to be “transgender” to gain trust when needed
- ✅ Posted numerous fake check-ins at luxury restaurants on social media
- ✅ Created non-existent hotel VIP membership cards
She managed to swindle 3 billion won over three years with these methods… It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call her a genius in fraud, right? 😅
Pregnancy fraud in prison? Unbelievable follow-up crimes
When I first saw the news, I exclaimed, “Is she committing fraud even in prison?” Jeon Cheong-jo, who was sentenced to 13 years in prison:
Demanded money from fellow inmates by lying about being “pregnant”
Extorted money by promising to “take care of them after release”
Even tried to demand favors from prison guards and was caught
At this point, it seems like a pathological level of lying addiction. Mental health professionals are pointing to the possibility of ‘antisocial personality disorder’.
The shocking reality revealed in ‘Hidden Eye’ (video link) ▶️
Her appearance on the MBC variety show ‘Hidden Eye’ was literally… the definition of ‘shock’.
Main points revealed during the broadcast:
- 🆔 Confirmed that she even forged her identification card
- 💔 Over 10 additional victims uncovered
- 📱 Skillfully used Photoshop to create fake evidence
One viewer commented, “I never thought lies could become art,” and I totally relate to that ㅠㅠ
More dangerous than Jeon Cheong-jo is ‘our trust’
This incident made me realize that our naivety enables fraudsters. A friend of mine experienced something similar, which makes it resonate even more with me.
To avoid falling victim to fraud, remember these three essential things:
- 🚨 “Too good to be true conditions are 99% lies” mindset
- 🔎 Do not trust words without evidence (always verify documents)
- 💬 Consult with others (making decisions alone can end badly)
Whenever you see someone who looks “successful” on social media, ask yourself, “Is this person for real?” From my experience, true wealthy people tend not to flaunt their wealth!
FAQ
Q1. Is Jeon Cheong-jo male or female?
A. She is a biological female. However, she impersonated a transgender person and changed her gender depending on the situation to commit fraud. Legally, she is confirmed as female.
Q2. Where is Jeon Cheong-jo currently imprisoned?
A. As of 2024, she is imprisoned at Cheongju Correctional Facility, and further investigations are ongoing. Reports indicate that she has caused issues even in prison and is currently under isolation.
Q3. Is there a way to get the lost funds back?
A. Currently, it seems difficult. Jeon Cheong-jo has very little in terms of assets, and the swindled money has mostly been drained. However, victims can file civil lawsuits to seek compensation.
Q4. How can we avoid falling for such scams?
A. The most important thing is ‘verification’! If it’s a business, check the business registration certificate; for real estate, verify the property registration. I used to find it bothersome, but now it’s absolutely essential.
Q5. Are there similar fraud cases like Jeon Cheong-jo’s?
A. Yes, there has been a surge in identity fraud cases using social media recently. According to police data, about 1,200 similar scams occurred in 2023 alone.
📢 I want to hear your thoughts!
While reading this, do you have experiences like “I almost fell victim to a similar scam”? Or are you wondering “How can I identify such fraudsters?” Please share in the comments. I will also share my small scam experience soon! 😊
PS. There was someone in our local café who committed fraud using the same method as Jeon Cheong-jo… I’ll share that story in my next post!
