Ukrainian-born beauty queen Karolina Shiino has relinquished her crown after being named Miss Japan two weeks ago amid allegations of an affair with a married man.

Shiino, who stirred controversy after becoming the first person of predominantly European heritage to win the Miss Nippon contest, took to social media to announce her decision to step down on Monday while apologizing to the man’s family and those involved.

“I am truly sorry for causing a lot of trouble for many people and betraying those who have supported me,” Shiino, 26, wrote in a statement, noting that she was parting ways with her talent agency.

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