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Google to block video profits of three YouTubers accused of blackmailing Tzuyang
Google will ban the three YouTubers who allegedly blackmailed YouTuber Tzuyang from making a profit off their videos, while Prosecutor General Lee Won-seok warned of firm measures over any foul play.
"We have decided to block three channels — Caracula, GooJeYeok and Jeon Gukjin — that have violated our policy on creators from making a profit through our YouTube partner program," the tech giant said on Monday night. The revelation was made on July 10 through another YouTube channel, HoverLab Inc., which disclosed recorded phone calls between the three blackmailers discussing their plans to extort money from Tzuyang. Tzuyang, a 27-year-old YouTuber famed for her mukbang videos and friendly demeanor whose real name is Park Jung-won, said last week that she suffered physical and mental abuse and threats from her ex-boyfriend for four years.
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