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Selected Cases

Corporate Crime,General Criminal Law

Successful Defense in Complex IT System Development Fraud Allegation

  • Date 2026.01.20
  • Hit 23

Overview
A large corporation filed a criminal complaint against the CEO and an executive of a small IT development company, alleging fraud under the Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Economic Crimes.
The dispute centered on complex technical and contractual issues relating to the development of an advanced enterprise-level system — a matter where legal and technical analysis were both critical.


Key Defense Strategies by One Law Partners, LLC
• Technical Analysis of the Program Structure
One Law Partners, LLC conducted a detailed examination of the system architecture, development process, and technical specifications.
The firm prepared clear explanatory materials and provided direct technical clarification to investigative authorities, ensuring that the complexity of the IT system did not lead to misunderstandings.

• Multi‑Stage, Comprehensive Defense Strategy
The firm achieved favorable outcomes at three separate stages:

  • Police investigation: Secured a non‑referral decision (no case forwarded)
  • Prosecutor’s office: Obtained a no‑charges disposition
  • Appeal (Prosecutorial review): Achieved dismissal of the appeal
Through consistent, structured defense across all phases, the firm succeeded in fully resolving the criminal risk for the SME executives.

Outcome
  • Police: Non‑referral
  • Prosecution: No‑charges decision
  • Appeal: Appeal dismissed

The criminal exposure of both the CEO and executive was completely resolved.

Significance
This case illustrates the importance of integrated legal–technical analysis in economic crime allegations involving IT system development.
By combining technical expertise with precise legal arguments, One Law Partners, LLC achieved a complete defense victory in a dispute arising from a business conflict with significant criminal risk implications.


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