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BTS’ SUGA to pay 15 million KRW fine for DUI following indictment without trial? Here’s what report says
BTS’ SUGA is reportedly facing a 15 million KRW fine for driving an electric scooter under the influence of alcohol. Read on to know more.
BTS’ SUGA’s month-long DUI case is finally coming to an end. On September 10, it was revealed that he had been fined through a summary indictment process. Now, the latest report states that the K-pop idol has to pay a 15 million KRW fine for drunk driving an electric scooter. This new update comes after almost a month and 5 days since the incident first caused a stir.
On September 11, Korean media outlet Newsis reported that SUGA is facing a hefty fine for his DUI case under the Road Traffic Act. As per reports, the Seoul Western District Court sentenced him to a fine of 15 million KRW.
Earlier on September 10 it was revealed that he had been summarily indicted and fined by the Seoul Western District Prosecutor’s Office, Criminal Division 2. It is a legal process, where the court imposes fines for minor offenses based on a written document, without going to a formal trial.
According to the Road Traffic Act in South Korea, if the blood alcohol content of an individual is 0.08% or higher while driving, their license is immediately revoked and they may face up to 1 or 2 years in prison or 5 to 10 million KRW fine. However, for 0.2% or higher blood alcohol content, the punishment is strengthened to 2 to 5 years of imprisonment or a 10 to 20 million KRW fine.
Previously, it was reported that the BTS member’s blood alcohol content was 0.227% while he was drunk driving an electric scooter. However, the police have never confirmed the specific figure.
For the unversed, on the night of August 6, SUGA was discovered riding an electric scooter home under the influence of alcohol. He then participated in a breathalyzer test shortly and was taken to a nearby police station for the initial statement.
Later, on August 23, he appeared at the Yongsan Police Station for further investigation, where he faced the reporters and apologized before heading inside the precinct. A week later, his case was forwarded to the prosecution who then summarily indicted him, reportedly imposing a 15 million KRW fine.
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