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Lee Jung-Hoon, Former Bithumb Chair Acquitted In First Instance
The 34th Division of the Criminal Agreement of the Seoul Central District Court acquitted former Bithumb chair Lee Jung-hoon on Jan. 3. He was charged with fraud under the Act on Aggravated Punishment of Specific Economic Crimes. Since October 2018, the previous chairman is accused of defrauding 100 billion won ($70 million) during takeover discussions.