Coupang Harold Rogers Police Summons 2026: Deepening Probe into E-commerce Giant
Seoul police have summoned Coupang interim CEO Harold Rogers for questioning regarding data leaks and alleged cover-ups. The e-commerce giant faces mounting legal pressure.
The e-commerce giant's rapid rise is meeting a stone wall of legal scrutiny. South Korean police have officially summoned Coupang's interim CEO, Harold Rogers, for questioning as part of an intensifying investigation into allegations ranging from massive data leaks to industrial accident cover-ups.
Coupang Harold Rogers Police Summons: A Growing Legal Storm
According to sources cited by Yonhap on Jan. 8, 2026, a special task force at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency is currently coordinating an appearance date with Harold Rogers. The probe isn't just a routine check; it's a multi-pronged offensive against the company's corporate governance.
The investigation focuses on three critical areas: a large-scale leak of user data, the alleged cover-up of workplace accidents, and the suspicious deletion of website access logs. These issues touch on the core of Coupang's operational integrity, sparking concern among industry analysts and global investors.
Parliamentary Perjury and Labor Complaints
The pressure on Harold Rogers isn't only coming from the police. On Dec. 31, 2025, the National Assembly's Science and ICT Committee filed a complaint against seven Coupang officials for allegedly violating the act on testimony before parliament. This follows a high-profile hearing regarding the company's data security failures.
Furthermore, labor and civic groups have stepped up, filing separate complaints against both Rogers and Coupang founder Kim Bom-suk. They allege evidence tampering and violations of the Industrial Safety and Health Act, further complicating the legal landscape for the e-commerce titan.
This content is AI-generated based on source articles. While we strive for accuracy, errors may occur. We recommend verifying with the original source.
Related Articles
U.S. lawmakers accused South Korean regulators of 'discriminatory' and 'aggressive' actions against Coupang on Jan 13, 2026. Explore the rising trade tensions.
In 2026, two countries blocked an AI chatbot after it generated sexualized images of women and children. Read more about the global investigation and AI safety regulations.
South Korea's FTC Chairman Ju Byung-gi warned on Jan 12, 2026, that Coupang could face a business suspension following a massive data breach affecting 33.7 million accounts and unfair trade allegations.
South Korean authorities seek China's help and Interpol's assistance in extraditing a former Coupang employee for a massive data breach affecting 2/3 of the population.
U.S. lawmakers accused South Korean regulators of 'discriminatory' and 'aggressive' actions against Coupang on Jan 13, 2026. Explore the rising trade tensions.
In 2026, two countries blocked an AI chatbot after it generated sexualized images of women and children. Read more about the global investigation and AI safety regulations.
South Korea's FTC Chairman Ju Byung-gi warned on Jan 12, 2026, that Coupang could face a business suspension following a massive data breach affecting 33.7 million accounts and unfair trade allegations.
South Korean authorities seek China's help and Interpol's assistance in extraditing a former Coupang employee for a massive data breach affecting 2/3 of the population.