Two of the four accomplices were sentenced to 1 year to 1 year and 6 months in prison…Sentencing in April
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(Incheon = Yonhap News) Reporter Son Hyun-gyu = The prosecution has sought a two-year prison term for Kang Dong-hee (59), a former professional basketball coach, who faces charges of embezzling substantial funds from a basketball academy he once managed.
On the 21st, legal sources revealed that the prosecution recommended this sentence during a hearing presided over by Judge Kim Eun-hye of the 17th Criminal Division at the Incheon District Court. Kang is accused of embezzlement and breach of trust.
In justifying the request, the prosecution emphasized the significant financial harm inflicted on the victims.
Additionally, the prosecution urged Judge Kim to impose prison terms ranging from one to one and a half years on two of the four corporate officials from the basketball academy, who face similar charges.
Meanwhile, the cases of the two other officials, who confessed to the allegations during the trial, have been set aside, and their hearings are yet to commence.
The final verdict for Kang and his associates is slated for April 24 at the Incheon District Court.
Kang and his co-defendants are accused of misappropriating 160 million won from the academy’s funds between May and October 2018.
furthermore, during the same period, they allegedly caused additional financial harm by using 21 million won from the academy’s budget to cover legal fees and secure a new office space.
Following an examination, the prosecution charged Kang and his associates in January 2023, concluding that the misused funds were diverted for personal purposes.
Despite attending all nine trial sessions over two years without detention, Kang consistently denied the allegations, asserting, “I did not conspire with the other defendants nor derive any personal gain.”
It was also disclosed that Kang, once celebrated as the ‘Wizard of the Court’ during his playing career, accepted 47 million won from brokers in 2011 to manipulate professional basketball games by fielding specific players.
this led to a 10-month prison sentence in 2013, which was upheld on appeal, and his subsequent expulsion from the Korea Professional Basketball Association (KBL) in September of that year.
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The recent developments surrounding Kang Dong-hee, a former professional basketball coach, have sent shockwaves through the Korean basketball community and beyond. Kang, once revered as a “Wizard of the Court,” now faces severe legal consequences for his alleged involvement in financial misconduct. This case not only tarnishes his legacy but also raises questions about integrity and accountability in sports management. Here’s a thorough breakdown of the situation based on the provided data:
The Allegations and Legal Proceedings
Kang Dong-hee, aged 59, is accused of embezzling ample funds from a basketball academy he managed. The prosecution has sought a two-year prison term for him, citing significant financial harm inflicted on the victims as justification. Additionally, two of his four associates, corporate officials from the same academy, face prison terms ranging from one to one and a half years. The othre two officials confessed during the trial, and their hearings are yet to commence. The final verdict for Kang and his associates is scheduled for April 24 at the Incheon District Court [[2]].
Impact on Korean Basketball
This scandal has far-reaching implications for the Korean Basketball League (KBL). Kang’s previous role as head coach of Wonju Dongbu Promy and his legendary status in the sport amplify the severity of the situation. His alleged involvement in financial misconduct has not only damaged his personal reputation but also cast a shadow over the league’s credibility. Fans and stakeholders are left questioning the ethical standards within the sport’s administrative and coaching ranks 131651.html”>[[3]].
