Cheongchul Law Firm (Lead Attorneys: Eom Sang-yoon, Lee Young-kyung) has filed a lawsuit on behalf of victims who were deceived into investing in a cosmetics business with the promise of principal guarantee and approximately 4% returns per transaction. Cheongchul has detailed the victims' damages and provided a legal explanation regarding fraud and similar acts of receipt. As a result of investigations and trials, it was revealed that there are 24 victims and the swindled amount exceeded 30 billion won, marking a significant fraud case. Consequently, the defendant was sentenced to 8 years in prison and taken into custody.

The client, who knew the defendant well, was deceived into investing a large sum by the claim that the defendant's cosmetics export business guaranteed the principal and provided more than 4% returns on each export transaction. The defendant had made similar false statements to over 20 acquaintances, transferring money to and from their accounts, and used the received amounts to purchase luxury goods. The scheme involved using new investments to pay back old ones, eventually leading to the uncovering of fraudulent activities, prompting the submission of a complaint to investigative authorities on behalf of the victims.

In cases of fraud, investigative authorities and courts sometimes classify the matter as a civil issue. In such cases, an investigation must determine whether the defendant engaged in deceptive acts, such as obtaining money by fooling the victims despite having no intention or ability to repay, and it is essential to secure and submit evidence regarding communications between the defendant and the victims, transaction amounts, actual business operations, and relationships with other victims to facilitate the investigation.

Moreover, in cases of similar acts of receipt, whether there was an agreement to guarantee the principal is disputed, and the correspondence with the defendant serves as a crucial piece of evidence.

After a verification process with the victims regarding the core evidence of fraud and similar acts of receipt, Cheongchul organized the legal issues and was able to uncover the full scope of the defendant's actions in collaboration with other victims and law enforcement agencies.

This case involves the manipulation of public psychology to expect high investment returns in the current challenging economic situation, which can lead to common fraud and similar acts of receipt. Dozens of victims emerged in the Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Incheon areas, with the total amount involved exceeding 30 billion won, and the truth was brought to light through Cheongchul's representation of the complaints.

Fraud and similar receipt crimes are frequently encountered in the media, but securing the legal requirements and factual basis to substantiate them is not easy, and seeking professional assistance is essential when filing complaints or becoming involved in such cases.

Cheongchul Law Firm focuses on deriving the most favorable conclusions for clients based on thorough case analysis and diligent legal arguments. If you need assistance, do not hesitate to contact Cheongchul Law Firm.