[OSEN=Kim Soo-hyung Reporter] Whistleblower A, who first raised allegations of comedian Cho Sae-ho’s involvement with organized crime, had previously warned of additional revelations but suddenly reversed their position, announcing, “There will be no further revelations,” drawing attention to the reasons behind this change.
Earlier, on the 8th, Whistleblower A posted on their SNS, “Starting tomorrow (the 9th), I will fight until the truth prevails, one step at a time,” signaling plans to raise further suspicions surrounding Cho Sae-ho. They specifically mentioned tips related to money laundering from gambling, amplifying the controversy. They also urged Cho Sae-ho, “Stop just talking about lawsuits and explain yourself like a man.”
However, their stance changed within a day. On the 9th, Whistleblower A posted a lengthy statement on their personal account, saying, “I have reviewed Cho Sae-ho’s official statement released today,” and added, “I believe this decision to step down was not an easy one, and I want to express my respect and applause for it.” This effectively signaled an end to further revelations.
Whistleblower A explained, “I hold no personal feelings toward Cho Sae-ho,” and noted, “While I had many concerns during the process of receiving various tips and materials, I confirmed that Cho Sae-ho has shown a responsible attitude.” They continued, “Moving forward, I will not disclose any materials related to Cho Sae-ho to the public and will keep them privately,”...
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