I've been involved as a money mule in voice phishing. Do I really need to retain an attorney? How much does the voice phishing attorney retention fee cost?

The voice phishing attorney retention fee varies depending on the type of case, the degree of involvement, the investigation stage, and the evidence situation, so it is difficult to determine the amount uniformly.

However, depending on the difficulty of the case and the scope of response, it is often formed in the range of several million won, and there may be cost differences depending on whether there are accomplices, the scale of the damages, and whether it is an organized crime.

Voice phishing cases can be punished as fraud even for simple participation, and even if you played a role as a cash collector or courier, criminal responsibility is often recognized.

If fraud charges are applied, you may be punished by imprisonment of up to 20 years or a fine of up to 50 million won.

It is difficult to be exempted from responsibility merely by claiming it was a simple part-time job, and the important judgment criterion is the extent to which you were aware of the structure of the crime.

Even if dolus eventualis (such as suspecting that you were participating in a crime) is recognized, you may be subject to punishment, so caution is needed.

Investigative agencies determine awareness of the crime and the degree of participation through bank transaction records, CCTV, call records, and message contents, and the initial statements can have a significant impact on the level of subsequent punishment.

In particular, the following issues are key in voice phishing cases.

1. Whether the structure of the crime was recognized

2. Whether there were any benefits actually obtained

3. Number and duration of participation

4. Whether the voice phishing victim's damage has been recovered

Many people wonder whether they can respond without an attorney, but in voice phishing cases, the process of matching the consistency of evidence and statements is very important.

Depending on what kind of statements are made in the early investigation stage, it can vary whether you are seen as a 'simple participant' or a 'co-principal', so it is important to set the response direction early.

In voice phishing cases, once unfavorable statements are formed during the investigation, it is not easy to retract them later, and credibility issues may arise if they conflict with co-defendant statements or investigation materials.

Therefore, from the early stage, it is necessary to comprehensively review the statement strategy, evidence organization, and damage recovery status.

In conclusion, the voice phishing attorney retention fee is calculated differently for each case, but rather than judging only by cost, the possibility of punishment and the need for response should be considered together.

Daeryun Law Firm provides comprehensive legal assistance from the early stages of the case to investigation response, evidence organization, and sentencing strategy, based on extensive response experience in cases including voice phishing, fraud, and Electronic Financial Transactions Act violations.

Please review the response direction suitable for your current situation through our firm's legal consultation.