Trot singer Jang Yoon-jeong has been thrust back into the public spotlight after fraud allegations surfaced against her estranged mother, reviving questions about whether celebrities should face scrutiny for the actions of their family members. JTBC’s investigative program “Crime Chief” aired a segment on June 30 about a family member of a nationally known celebrity who was allegedly involved in a fraud scheme, soliciting investments by using the celebrity’s name. The program identified the person as Jang’s mother. The mother allegedly sought investments in a trot competition program in which her daughter was set to appear, fabricating text messages that appeared to show conversations with Jang. The program suggested there were multiple victims. Jang, who had largely remained silent on controversies surrounding her mother, issued a rare statement saying she has had no contact with her, apparently out of concern that more people could fall victim to similar fraud schemes. The estrangement dates back to 2013, when Jang, then preparing for marriage, publicly spoke about a yearslon