Case Type: Criminal

Result: Non-Indictment (Insufficient Evidence)

Case Summary:

The criminal defense team of Suhn Law Group represented a client investigated for acting as a cash collection agent in a voice phishing scheme and secured a non-indictment decision on the grounds of insufficient evidence.

The client had been subjected to continuous psychological manipulation by members of a voice phishing organization impersonating prosecutors, under the pretense of “cooperating with a prosecution investigation,” and was in fact used as a tool in the crime. Given the apparent involvement in the offense, the client was summoned as a suspect by investigative authorities across multiple jurisdictions. It was not an easy case to demonstrate that the client was merely a victim who had been deceived by the criminal organization.

The primary task for the defense was to logically present the client’s complex position as both a “suspect” and a “victim” and to persuade the investigative authorities. To this end, the criminal team of Suhn Law Group first organized the details of how the client became a victim of fraud and filed a criminal complaint against the voice phishing organization. During this process, certain members of the organization were identified, further clarifying the client’s status as a victim.

In addition, the criminal team (lead attorney: May H. Kim) secured and systematically presented key evidence, including Telegram chat records, bank transaction histories, and statements from the client’s workplace supervisor. These materials were incorporated into a legal opinion that logically explained the circumstances under which the client had been deceived by individuals impersonating prosecutors. At the same time, the lead attorney personally attended investigations across multiple regions with the client and actively communicated with investigators.

Through these efforts, the client received a non-indictment decision at the police stage. Furthermore, even in instances where certain matters were forwarded to the prosecution, the prosecution ordered supplementary investigation and returned the case records.

Inquiry: Attorney May H. Kim