■ Case Overview The client received a proposal from an acquaintance to invest in stocks and entrusted the investment to an investment professional introduced by the acquaintance, expecting stable and high returns. During the investment process, he was told that his principal and certain returns would be guaranteed, and he made the investment decision. However, due to the deteriorating situation of the investment destination, it became difficult for him to recover his principal as well as the promised returns. As a result, the investors suspected that he had defrauded them of their investment funds and filed a fraudulent complaint. ■ Case Issues 1. Whether the client committed fraud by promising investors guaranteed principal and high returns The investors claimed that the client solicited their investments with the promise of guaranteed principal and high returns, but the client denied making such promises. 2. whether the client personally misappropriated or misappropriated investor funds The complainants alleged that the client personally used the investor funds, but the client denied that the investor funds were used for any

■ Case Overview This case involves a client who was a victim of a voice-phishing organization and unknowingly received cash from other victims and was suspected of participating in a crime. The client was deceived by people impersonating prosecutors and the Financial Supervisory Service and suffered property damage of approximately KRW 100 million, but was instead investigated as an accomplice in a voice phishing crime. The client was faced with severe mental distress and financial losses and was considering extreme options. ■ Case Issues The key issue in this case was whether the client's participation in the crime was intentional. In particular, whether he fell under Article 34 of the Criminal Code, which states that a person shall not be punished for any act, and whether an act committed while he was impaired by the deception of a voice phishing organization can be recognized as intentional. In addition, whether there was an intention to collaborate, which is a requirement for the establishment of a co-conspirator or abettor, was also an important legal issue. ■

■ Case Summary Mr. A and Mr. B were investigated for conspiring to break into the victim's residence at night and steal money. They hoped to reach an amicable settlement with the victim, but faced difficulties in their initial response. ■ Case Issues The main issues in this case were 1) the possibility of recovering damages for the special theft charge, 2) the possibility of leniency considering it was a first-time offense, and 3) whether to reach an amicable settlement with the victim, especially since the victim was demanding severe punishment. Our lawyers conveyed the clients' sincere remorse to the victim and actively mediated to restore the victim's damages. Through multiple interviews with the victim, we negotiated the terms of the settlement, which were realistic in light of the clients' family relationships and economic situation. We also worked to prove the clients' voluntary remorse and willingness to improve during the prosecution's investigation.

The client operated a currency exchange office, but experienced business difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In this situation, the client conducted a number of foreign currency transactions without registering with the Minister of Economy and Finance, which led to suspicions of violating the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act. In particular, the investigative agency confirmed the client's transaction details during the crackdown on illegal foreign exchange transactions and charged the client with illegal remittance of hundreds of millions of won. In response, the client turned to Ongang Law Firm. ■ Case Issues The key issues in this case were whether the client's conduct was a simple subsistence crime or whether he was engaged in money laundering for serious crimes such as voice phishing. Also, whether the client was aware of his registration obligations under the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act, the degree of intentionality of the crime, and the amount of profit obtained were important issues. Onkang's assistance Onkang's defense team first closely examined the client's motives and circumstances. Business difficulties due to COVID-19