South Korean actress Lee Yeol-eum surprises a giant clam threatened with extinction on television and risk up to 5 years in prison

A South Korean actress faces up to five years in jail in a Thai jail for capturing clams in danger during a reality TV cascade. said a Saturday official, despite the excuses of the series.

Lee Yeol-eum was filmed diving for giant clams in a Thai marine park for an episode of "Law of the Jungle" – a popular South Korean reality show.

After taking two giant clams on the seabed covered with corals, Lee pumped them

The creatures are listed as endangered species and are protected by Thai law.

A photo of Lee, 23, picking up mollusks began circulating online, bringing the star. The Korean TV series "My First Love" to the attention of the authorities.

Narong Kongaid, head of Hat Chao Mai National Park – where the series was shot in April – told AFP that he had brought two charges against the actress on Wednesday. for violation of the National Parks Act and the Wildlife Protection Act. [19659003] "She is liable to five years of imprisonment," Narong told AFP.

The production company is excused, he said, "but it is a criminal case and we can not withdraw the complaint."

The police will determine Narong adds that even if the criminal complaint has been filed with the police, it is now up to the prosecutor of the court to decide whether it will be prosecuted or whether the case will be prosecuted.

She incurs either five years in prison under the National Parks Act, or four years if she is wanted for violating the Wildlife Protection Act. Both laws also provide for a fine of 20,000 baht ($ 650).

In a statement released on Friday, South Korea offered its "sincere apology" for not being aware of Thailand's wildlife regulations.

"We'll be more careful."

Lee made his television debut six years ago and has been working regularly ever since, starring in the 2016 Monster drama series and the 2017 box office crime drama. , "The King".

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