K-drama star Han So Hee’s mother arrested for running illegal gambling space

South Korean actress, Han So Hee’s mother has been arrested for running illegal gambling space. The arrest happened on the 2nd of September, 2024 according to South Korean media outlet TV Chosun.

The Nevertheless star’s mother who was identified as Ms Shin, the 50-year-old woman already has a sour relationship with her daughter due to her involvement in several fraud cases in the past.  Adding to the pile of her messy identity, Han So Hee’s mother was taken into custody on Monday, marking her second arrest, for her alleged involvement with 12 illegal gambling establishments in the South Korean cities of Ulsan, Wonju and more since 2021.

The accused woman reportedly used “proxy owners” to run these places, where patrons would play games like baccarat by accessing a gambling website run by her.

Over the past few years, there have been cases involving fraudulent activities where she used her daughter’s name to borrow money.