Haru Invest CEO Stabbed in Courtroom During Fraud Trial: Attack Details Emerge

Haru Invest CEO Assaulted in Courtroom: Details of Knife Attack Unveiled

Haru Invest CEO – In a dramatic turn of events, Hugo Hyungsoo Lee, CEO of the South Korean crypto yield platform Haru Invest, was attacked with a knife in the courtroom on August 28. According to South Korean media outlet Digital Asset, which cited sources present at the trial, the assault took place during Lee’s ongoing fraud trial at the Seoul Southern District Court.

Attack Details and Immediate Response

Lee, who was seated at the defendant’s bench, was targeted by a man identified only as “Kang,” a victim of the Haru Invest incident. Kang, who had been observing the trial, attacked Lee with a concealed 5 cm knife, stabbing him multiple times in the neck. Courtroom guards responded swiftly, apprehending Kang and preventing further harm.

Following the attack, Lee was seen bleeding on the courtroom floor, which was marked with bloodstains. Emergency services arrived promptly, and Lee was transported to a nearby hospital. His current condition remains unknown. Kang was arrested at the scene and is now under police investigation.

Background of Haru Invest Case

Hugo Hyungsoo Lee had been under scrutiny following the suspension of deposits and withdrawals at Haru Invest and Delio in June 2023. He was indicted on fraud charges in February under South Korea’s Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Economic Crimes. Lee was granted bail in July.

The Haru Invest case has garnered significant attention in recent months. In February 2024, South Korean prosecutors announced the arrest of three Haru executives, including the two co-CEOs, for embezzling approximately $826 million from around 16,000 users. The firm allegedly misrepresented its investment practices and engaged in misleading advertising for its high-yield products.

Local authorities continue to investigate Haru Invest and Delio following the abrupt halt of withdrawals in June 2023. Haru Invest had claimed to manage deposits using risk-free techniques but was found to have invested most client deposits through a single individual.

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