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Police launch probe into alleged leak of NewJeans Hanni’s visa information

From The Straits Times · () English

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  • Police in Singapore are investigating an alleged leak of visa information belonging to Hanni, a member of the K-pop group NewJeans.
  • Hanni was reportedly in Korea on an E-6 culture and entertainment visa.
  • The investigation follows concerns raised about the security of the singer's personal data.

Singaporean police have launched an investigation into the alleged leak of visa information pertaining to Hanni, a member of the popular K-pop group NewJeans. The probe was initiated following reports that sensitive personal data concerning the singer had been compromised.

Sources indicate that Hanni, whose full name is Phạm Ngọc Hân, was in South Korea working under an E-6 culture and entertainment visa. This type of visa is typically issued to individuals engaged in artistic, entertainment, or performance-related activities.

The investigation aims to determine how Hanni's visa details were accessed and disseminated. The alleged leak has raised concerns about data privacy and security, particularly for public figures who are often targets of intense media scrutiny and fan attention.

Further details regarding the investigation's progress and any potential findings have not yet been released. The incident underscores the ongoing challenges faced in protecting personal information in the digital age, especially for international artists working abroad.

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