Coupang Harold Rogers Police Investigation 2026: CEO Summoned Over Data Breach and Safety Scandals
Police have summoned Coupang interim CEO Harold Rogers regarding a data leak involving 33 million users and allegations of industrial accident cover-ups. Multiple legal complaints have been filed.
The heat's on for the leader of South Korea's e-commerce giant. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency has summoned Harold Rogers, interim CEO of Coupang, for questioning following a series of legal controversies, including a massive data leak that affected millions.
Coupang Harold Rogers Police Investigation Widens
According to sources cited by Yonhap News, a special task force launched earlier this year is currently scheduling an appearance date for Rogers. The investigation stems from a December 25, 2025 announcement where Coupang claimed that while personal info from 33 million users was stolen, the hacker only saved data for 3,000 individuals. The science ministry hasn't bought it, dismissing the probe as "one-sided and incomplete."
A Legal Minefield: From Safety to Perjury
It's not just about the data. The police are also digging into allegations that Coupang covered up industrial accidents and deleted website access logs. On December 31, the National Assembly decided to file a complaint against seven officials, including Rogers, for allegedly violating laws on testimony before parliament. Furthermore, labor groups filed a separate complaint against Rogers and founder Kim Bom-suk, alleging evidence tampering and violations of the Industrial Safety and Health Act.
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