A South Korean court ordered YouTuber Choi Seung-jung to repay a victim’s 20 million won investment plus interest in a civil case linked to the Golden Goal coin case. The victim invested in 2021 after Choi promised principal protection and an exchange listing, but neither the listing nor a refund materialized. Choi has been indicted over alleged fraud involving tens of billions of won and has maintained in court that he was also a victim. Hong Pureun, managing partner at Descent Law Office, said the ruling is being used as evidence favorable to victims in other ongoing lawsuits. A victim also said substantial funds appeared to have been moved and that asset checks found nothing. Choi’s next hearing is scheduled for Oct. 23.