Jung Yoo-ra, the daughter of Choi Soon-sil, was sentenced to imprisonment after repeatedly failing to appear in court for her trial concerning fraud charges. After an investigation by Hankyoreh, it was confirmed that she was taken into custody at the Uijeongbu Prison due to her absence from the hearing without justifiable reasons. The court has the authority to issue arrest warrants for defendants who do not attend trial under these circumstances, and the decision to detain her was taken based on her continuous noncompliance.

Jung Yoo-ra faces accusations of fraud under the Specific Economic Crime Aggravated Punishment Act for allegedly borrowing large sums of money—amounting to approximately 698 million Korean won—from an acquaintance and failing to repay the debts. The accusations state that she took out multiple loans between November 2022 and September 2023, claiming that the funds were needed for her mother’s legal fees and medical expenses. Following the investigation, the Uijeongbu District Prosecutor's Office opted to prosecute her without detention on charges amounting to around 70 million won.

Her legal troubles are compounded by her history, including a previous infamous case in 2017 during the corruption scandal linked to her mother, Choi Soon-sil. At that time, Jung was arrested in Denmark for overstaying and faced various charges which the court ultimately dismissed, preventing her detention. This latest episode of her failing to attend trial highlights ongoing issues related to her past and present legal battles, amplifying public scrutiny towards her and the consequences of her mother's infamous scandal.