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Taichung man indicted for metro attack in bid for attention
Discover the details of the shocking Taichung Metro attack: A 20-year-old man, surnamed Hong, has been indicted for attempted murder after his premeditated attack injured two. Learn about the investigation, Hong’s motives, and the societal impact.
2024/06/26 16:07
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Hsinchu Mayor Ann Kao faces dual legal challenges
Hsinchu Mayor Ann Kao is set to appear in Taipei District Court on Wednesday, December 27, as the defendant in two separate legal matters. In the morning case, Kao is accused of defamation by Tario Ong, a business professor at Western Washington University, who claimed on social media that Kao’s doctoral thesis contained unreferenced data from the Institute for Information Industry. After Kao reported Ong for aggravated defamation and the prosecutor chose not to indict, Ong filed a countersuit. In the afternoon case, Kao is facing charges of fraudulently claiming assistant fees during her time as a legislator. The Taipei District Prosecutor’s Office has charged Kao with fraudulently obtaining NT$460,030 in wages and overtime pay for her assistants, resulting in charges of embezzlement and forgery. The courtroom may face an overflow of observers from the Hsinchu City Government. The cases are ongoing with further developments pending.
2023/12/27 10:38
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Ex-DPP councilor and aide indicted in data acquisition case
Former Taoyuan City Councillor, Kuo Li-hua, of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), and her assistant Liu Tsai-jou have been indicted for allegedly purchasing private information in support of Foxconn founder, Terry Gou, during his independent presidential candidacy. The indictment states that Kuo, under Liu’s direction, secured 325 blank endorsement forms on six separate occasions, totaling a transaction of NT$88,400. Law enforcement officials seized critical evidence, including endorsement registers and text messages, which implicated Kuo and Liu. Despite Kuo’s denial, the Taiwan Taoyuan District Prosecutors Office (TYC) emphasized that they and six others had clearly committed the crime and were officially prosecuted. The TYC has also requested a heavier sentence for Kuo due to her hostility after committing the crime.
2023/12/21 15:34
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Aaron Yan exonerated of assault, secret photography charges
Taiwanese entertainer Aaron Yan has been cleared of charges related to sexual offenses, including secret photography and assault, according to the Shilin District Prosecutors Office. The allegations were made by internet celebrity Chiu Yao-le in June, leading to the suspension of Yan’s entertainment career and side business. Prosecutors found that Yan had shared private videos of Chiu with friends, a violation of the Child and Youth Sexual Exploitation Prevention Act. Yan will only be indicted on charges related to filming and possessing videos depicting the sexual conduct of a minor. The case is scheduled to be heard behind closed doors on December 21.
2023/12/08 17:38
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Taichung Prosecutor indicts six in child exploitation ring
Six men have been indicted by the Taichung District Prosecutor’s Office for alleged sexual exploitation offenses under the Child and Youth Sexual Exploitation Prevention Act. Led by Chen Tso-wei, the group imitated the infamous "South Korea’s Nth Room case" and used deceptive tactics to lure their victims, promising easy money for photos or offering iPhones. They profited over NT$8 million from their illicit activities. Authorities discovered that the syndicate blackmailed the young girls involved with explicit videos and threatened to leak their nude photos if they didn’t comply. A total of 86 girls were found to have fallen prey to this exploitation, with the youngest victim being just nine years old. Some of the victims resorted to self-harm as a result of the abuse. The Taichung District Prosecutor’s Office is seeking a substantial sentence of 30 years imprisonment for three of the accused, including Chen, who played a particularly malicious role with a severe impact on human dignity. The remaining three face sentencing recommendations of five to ten years.
2023/12/08 17:35
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Bitcoin miners indicted for stealing power worth NT$77M
A Bitcoin mining operations group in Taichung, Taiwan will be indicted on charges of aggravated theft for stealing 1.7 million kilowatt-hours of electricity from Taipower, costing the state-owned enterprise nearly NT$77 million. The group, led by a man surnamed Huang, was discovered through five rounds of investigation by the Criminal Investigation Bureau’s crime prevention division. The division seized stolen electricity equipment, Bitcoin mining machines, and illicit gains totaling over NT$80 million. The Taichung District Prosecutors Office identified the site manager, financier, and individuals responsible for setting up the mining operation. Two miners, Cheng and Su, chose sites where the wiring was on the verge of melting due to constant high-speed operation at high temperatures, endangering nearby establishments such as a hotpot restaurant and an after-school program. The prosecutors noted the malicious attitude displayed by the two miners and have requested a heavy sentence.
2023/11/16 18:25
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Taiwanese indicted for smuggling 24K kg oysters from China
Two Taiwanese men have been indicted for their involvement in a case of smuggling 24,000 kilograms of raw frozen oysters from China into Taiwan. The first man, surnamed Tseng, allegedly smuggled the oysters by falsely reporting them as processed foods, using the name "FROZEN SALTED OYSTER MEAT" to avoid customs checks.
2023/11/07 15:27
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Ko Wen-je voices support for indicted Hsinchu Mayor
Hsinchu Mayor Kao Hung-an and four others were indicted on corruption charges, drawing criticism from TPP Chairman Ko Wen-je. The case highlights transparency issues in the investigation process. Stay updated on this developing story.
2023/08/14 19:01
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Hsinchu Mayor faces indictment over corruption allegations
Hsinchu City Mayor Kao Hung-an and four others indicted on corruption charges. Prosecution seeks appropriate sentencing for exploiting positions and misusing funds.
2023/08/14 17:44
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Prison vest scam: CEO faces indictment for fraud
The Taipei District Prosecutor’s Office has indicted Lin Sheng-che, head of Best Style Safety Industrial Co., for defrauding the Agency of Corrections. Lin presented false documents and unlawfully profited from a bulletproof vest contract, sparking an investigation into his actions.
2023/08/13 13:53