- For making a false accusation, Somyi, a former member of DIA, was sentenced to one year and six months in prison.
- Somyi filed a complaint in January 2023, but it was first dismissed.
- Somyi insisted she was innocent despite accumulating evidence to the contrary, claiming alcohol clouded her judgment.
For making a false accusation of sexual assault on the CEO of her agency, Somyi, a former member of DIA, was sentenced to one year and six months in prison.
The Criminal 2nd Division of the Seoul Central District Court’s decision firmly establishes the legal consequences Somyi would bear for her deeds. Somyi filed a complaint in January 2023, but it was first dismissed. This is when the litigation started.
False accusations
Somyi persisted, though, and the matter was reevaluated after it was discovered that the CEO and she had left the room amicably, refuting her claims. Further video saw Somyi interacting amicably with the CEO, casting doubt on the veracity of her claims.
The prosecution contended that Somyi made up the accusations to have an impact on the CEO’s interpersonal connections. Somyi insisted she was innocent despite accumulating evidence to the contrary, claiming alcohol clouded her judgment.
The court drew attention to Somyi’s inconsistent remarks and her defense’s lack of credibility. Important pieces of evidence, such as text messages and surveillance recordings, helped to clear the accused and drop the accusations.
In an attempt to explain her acts, the defendant claimed she was under the influence of drink or mental medicine, or that she was unable to remember the events.
