Overview

• Moon Da-hye, daughter of ex-President Moon Jae-in, has been formally booked by Seoul Seodaemun Police on fraud charges related to a 2022 charity auction.
• The investigation centers on allegations that proceeds from the auction, which featured works donated by 30 artists, were not delivered to the promised nonprofit organization.
• Authorities are examining the financial records of Moon and the auction’s winning bidders to trace the flow of funds.
• This development follows Moon’s April 17 fine of 15 million won for drunk driving and operating an illegal Airbnb, which she appealed on April 28.
• The case highlights growing public scrutiny of prominent figures in South Korea and rising demands for transparency and accountability.