South Korean Celebrities Embroiled in Crypto ‘Scam’ Allegations

cryptonews.com:

South Korean celebrities, including top YouTubers, a veteran of the 2002 World Cup, a race car driver, and a leading comedian have been embroiled in a fast-developing crypto “scam” controversy.

The controversy centers around a firm named Winnerz, a South Korean blockchain-powered sports project and the issuer of the Winnerz (WNZ) coin.

The list of stars implicated in the fast-developing media whirlwind surrounding the firm includes:

Almost all of the above have denied involvement in the controversy. Most stated that while they may in some cases have met Winnerz-related officials, they have no connection with the company.

Anonymous investors have come forward with allegations that Winnerz issued “fake” coins. They claim that investors can no longer access their funds.

Winnerz denies these allegations. The firm says that fake coins bearing its name and logo have nothing to do with the company.

The investors said they submitted an official complaint to the police on February 5, sparking an online hunt for celebrities with ties to the company.

However, in a YouTube video that has gained almost 3.3 million views in four days, the content creator Oking admitted that he had invested in Winnerz.

Oking made the video in response to online sleuths, who found his real name listed on an official document as a Winnerz director. The YouTuber said:

“I invested in Winnerz. But I have now announced my intention to withdraw my investment. I have ended all my associations with Winnerz. And I have no plans to collaborate with Winnerz in the future.”

In a statement on its website, Winnerz refuted much of Oking’s statement. The firm claimed that it had “never disclosed” Oking’s investment “at [the YouTuber’s] own request.” The company wrote:

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