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Police Raid HYBE Over Alleged Stock Fraud Involving Chairman Bang Si‑hyuk
HYBE, the powerhouse behind global K-pop acts like BTS, TXT, Seventeen, found itself at the center of controversy on July 24 after Seoul police officers stormed the company’s headquarters in Yongsan. This surprise raid was part of an investigation into allegations that the agency’s chairman, Bang Si‑hyuk, was involved in stock fraud tied to HYBE’s initial public offering.
Authorities from the Seoul Metropolitan Police’s financial crimes unit began searching the building in the early hours, seizing documents and digital records they believe could be key evidence. The investigation stems from a complaint filed by the Financial Supervisory Service, accusing Bang of misleading investors and making unfair gains before HYBE went public in 2020.
Back in 2019, Bang reportedly told early investors that HYBE had no intention of listing on the stock exchange. Trusting his word, many sold off their shares. But shortly after, HYBE pushed ahead with an IPO in 2020, and Bang is said to have walked away with hundreds of billions of won in profit, money those early investors never saw.
Investigators believe Bang used a private investment vehicle, possibly with the help of former employees, to secretly benefit from the listing while keeping others in the dark. Additionally, the alleged scheme could amount to a serious breach of South Korea’s financial laws.
This case has been quietly building for months.
In May, South Korea’s financial regulators handed over their findings to prosecutors. By July 17, police had obtained search warrants. On July 24, they moved in and launched the raid. Just days earlier, the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors’ Office granted the FSS full authority to dig deeper into the matter, giving the case even more weight.
In a short statement, HYBE said it is fully cooperating with the authorities and maintains that it has done nothing illegal. In addition, the company emphasized that its IPO process followed all necessary procedures and that it will continue to work with investigators to resolve the issue.
Nigerian pastor Dolapo Lawal spoke on the reality of living abroad and what people do not see online.
He shared the insight that many Nigerians who relocate to other countries mainly move there for survival and not necessarily for wealth.
“How many people you know that are in the UK who are billionaires? They go there to survive. They don’t go there to be rich. All of them are going there to do care jobs. They’re going there to survive.”
He then shared that it is better to be a billionaire in Nigeria and stated that success can sometimes come easier at home than relocating abroad.
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Sandra revealed that Frank allegedly cheated multiple times and even claimed that a particular woman was frequently seen around their home, stating that he was definitely involved with her.
She also stated that she has evidence against Frank, including receipts from hotels and places where he allegedly met with his dates.
Popular singer Shakira and Nigerian singer Burna Boy have reportedly released “Daidia,” a song linked to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
It was also noted that the two artists are expected to perform during the event, and the song for the occasion has now been released.
This will not be the first time Shakira will perform for the World Cup. Whenever her name is mentioned, many people remember “Waka Waka,” the iconic World Cup song released for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to take place from June 11, 2026, to July 19, 2026, across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Many fans are already excited and cannot wait to see the live performance on the big stage.
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