The CEO of Haru Invest, Lee, has been acquitted of charges related to an 880 billion won virtual asset fraud case. The Seoul Southern District Court's 15th Criminal Division, led by Chief Judge Yang Hwan-seung, delivered the verdict on June 17th. While the court acknowledged potential negligence in management, they stated it was "difficult to consider it as deception subject to criminal punishment." This decision means that despite facing serious accusations, Lee was found not guilty of the fraud charges. The specifics of the case involved allegations of misleading investors regarding the security and profitability of Haru Invest's virtual asset investment products. The acquittal raises questions about investor protection in the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency landscape and the challenges in proving intent in complex financial schemes. Further investigation is expected to determine if any appeals will be filed. ```