Singapore’s Super Rich In Korea personality David Yong was fined S$1,000 by the Law Society of Singapore for holding an executive post in a business while also being a registered lawyer, violating legal profession rules.
This was officially recorded in the Government Gazette on 19 September 2025.
Public Profile and Netflix Spotlight
Yong, whose full name is Yong Khung Lin, has been a familiar face after his appearance on the Netflix series, where he showcased his lavish lifestyle and identified himself as part of “Singapore’s top 1% super rich”.
At 38, he led Evergreen Group Holdings while maintaining his legal practice at law firm IRB Law LLP until his removal from the partner listing in August 2024.
Charges of Account Falsification
He faces multiple charges in Singapore courts. In August 2024, authorities charged Yong with four counts of account falsification.
He allegedly abetted the falsification of invoices involving large sums for household goods and furniture sales under Evergreen Assets Management.
If convicted, penalties could include jail terms up to ten years, fines, or both.
Fifth Charge: Illegal Promissory Notes
On 3 June 2025, he received a fifth charge for consenting to the issuance of more than 1,000 promissory notes through Evergreen GH between July 2023 and 4 July 2024.
These promissory notes raised over S$61 million and offered an annual interest rate of 10 per cent.
Authorities determined the issue violated requirements under the Securities and Futures Act, as no prospectus was registered with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
If found guilty, Yong could face up to two years in prison or fines reaching S$150,000 per count. Given the volume, sentencing could be much higher.
Bail Conditions and Flight Risk
Singapore police noted that the funds raised did not meet legal criteria, and ongoing investigations scrutinise possible misuse of investor monies.
Yong was detained in August 2024, just months after his Netflix appearance.
He was denied overseas travel on three occasions, with the courts citing him as a “serious flight risk” due to access to overseas funds and possession of a Cambodian passport under the name “Duong Dara”, which he claimed to have surrendered to authorities in June 2024.
Overseas Business Activities
Despite repeated travel restrictions, the courts permitted Yong to travel to Japan from 12 September to 22 September, and Shanghai from 22 September to 25 September, after he posted an increased bail amount of S$1.5 million.
His next pre-trial conference is scheduled for 17 October 2025 in Singapore.
K-Pop Investments and International Ventures
Yong’s businesses and personal investments extended far beyond Singapore. He invested roughly 600 million won (~S$610,000) in South Korean entertainment agency Attrakt, acquiring a one per cent stake, and pledged a further 10 billion won (~S$10.1 million) to help develop new K-pop talent.
Attrakt indicated the intended partnership did not proceed with its original plans after project changes.
All five active charges are linked to falsification of accounts and violations involving securities offerings. If convicted on the multiple counts, the penalties could be severe.
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