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Dcard faces police searches amid fraud, safety issues
Dcard, a popular Taiwanese networking platform, has been the target of multiple police and judicial searches due to numerous instances involving anonymous postings that resulted in fraud, child and teenager safety issues, and defamation cases. Despite polite requests from Taiwanese authorities for data, Dcard has refused to comply, leading to criticism from attorney and former prosecutor Perseus Chen. Chen pointed out that while Facebook’s headquarters in the United States are beyond Taiwanese law enforcement’s jurisdiction, Dcard, being based in Taiwan, should cooperate with local investigations into criminal matters. Chen’s comments have further intensified scrutiny on Dcard’s handling of law enforcement requests and its adherence to legal obligations in Taiwan.2023/12/19 15:35 -
Taihu Brewing founder arrested on cannabis charges
The founder of Taihu Brewing, surnamed Wu, was arrested in Taipei City on November 15 for allegedly possessing cannabis. The New Taipei City Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Corps conducted searches across Taipei City, leading to the arrest of a man surnamed Wu and a woman surnamed Hsu. Wu was apprehended at a residential spot in Ren’ai Circle. Authorities collected urine samples from the suspects for testing. Violators could face prosecution under the Narcotics Hazard Prevention Act.2023/11/16 21:09