Comedian Lee Jin Ho has been handed over to prosecutors due to his involvement in an illegal gambling case. The news made headlines as it was revealed that he had borrowed a substantial amount of money, including 100 million KRW (approximately $70,622) from BTS member Jimin, to finance his gambling activities.

According to TenAsia's report on the 17th, the Seoul Gangnam Police transferred Lee Jin Ho to prosecutors on charges related to illegal gambling. While no fraud charges were filed, as there were no statements from the alleged victims, the police are still investigating the gambling site that Lee Jin Ho was supposedly involved in, along with others who are accused of running illegal gambling establishments.

In October last year, Lee Jin Ho publicly confessed to his illegal gambling activities in an Instagram post, expressing regret for his actions and acknowledging his past mistakes. It was reported that he borrowed over 2 billion KRW (around $1.41 million) from various sources, including BTS’s Jimin and a loan company, to fuel his gambling habits.

As a consequence of the scandal, Lee Jin Ho has halted his activities in the entertainment industry. He has cooperated with the police investigation, admitting to most of the charges concerning illegal gambling and showing willingness to repay his debts.