ASTRO's Cha Eun-woo is under investigation for tax evasion involving 20 billion won, linked to a company set up by his mother.
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During his military service, ASTRO's Cha Eun-woo has come under suspicion of tax evasion amounting to 20 billion won (approximately 2 billion yen). According to a report by Korean media Daily on the 22nd, Cha Eun-woo was investigated last spring by the 4th Investigation Bureau of the Seoul Regional National Tax Service for tax evasion. The National Tax Service has notified him of additional tax claims exceeding 20 billion won for allegedly evading income tax through a new corporation established by his mother. Recently, Cha Eun-woo's mother set up a new corporation A, which then signed a service contract with Fantagio, Cha Eun-woo's current agency, to support his entertainment activities. The National Tax Service has determined that corporation A is essentially a paper company that does not provide actual services. Cha Eun-woo has filed an objection to the National Tax Service's decision and has requested a pre-tax suitability review, and is currently awaiting the results. In relation to this, Fantagio stated on the 22nd that they are 'currently organizing an official position.' Cha Eun-woo enlisted in July last year and is serving in the Army Military Band.
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Cha Eun-woo of ASTRO has been reported to have received a tax notice from the National Tax Service for over 20 billion won, leading to speculation that he enlisted in the military to avoid controversy. His agency, Fantagio, stated they are cooperating with tax authorities and emphasized the case revolves around the legitimacy of a company established by his mother.
ASTRO's Cha Eun-woo is facing allegations of tax evasion, with his agency stating that the case revolves around the legitimacy of a corporation established by his mother. They emphasize that the matter is still under review and that Cha Eun-woo will cooperate fully with tax authorities and fulfill his legal obligations.
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