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Taiwan sees 48% drop in investment fraud cases
Taiwan’s Anti-fraud Command Center reports a 48% drop in investment scams since December. The government’s strategy, using AI and industry collaboration, is credited for the decline.2025/03/11 09:59 -
Cross-party disagreement stalls NCC Act revisions in Taiwan
Explore the latest developments in Taiwan’s legislative process as Speaker Han Kuo-yu leads discussions on National Communications Commission Act amendments, amid party disagreements on key issues.2024/07/12 14:01 -
Taiwan High Court reviews Cheng’s bail in corruption case
The High Court reviews an appeal against the bail of former Taoyuan City Mayor Cheng Wen-tsan in a NT$12 million corruption case.2024/07/10 15:00 -
Premier hosts dinner to boost executive-legislative ties
Discover how Taiwan’s Premier Cho Jung-tai is enhancing executive-legislative communication, focusing on fraud prevention and improving Hualien-Taitung traffic, during a pivotal meeting with DPP legislators.2024/06/04 10:37 -
Premier seeks legislative support for anti-fraud bills
Discover how Taiwan’s government is taking a strong stance against fraud with Premier Cho Jung-tai’s push for legislative support on four anti-fraud bills aimed at enhancing penalties and security measures.2024/05/22 15:56 -
Premier to push for anti-fraud laws in legislative meeting
Discover how Taiwan’s Premier Cho Jung-tai is taking a stand against fraud with a proposed set of laws aimed at enhancing law enforcement’s capabilities. Learn about the "New Four Anti-Fraud Laws" and their potential impact on internet platforms, financial institutions, and penalties for fraud.2024/05/22 14:28 -
Taiwan’s CBC hesitant over NFTs as presidential tokens
The Central Bank of the Republic of China (CBC) clarifies that the issuance of inauguration commemorative coins is the authority and wish of the elected president, with the CBC providing assistance. Former Premier Sean Chen suggests issuing a token composed of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) for the incoming president in 2024, which would be a global first. CBC officials express concerns about the risks associated with digital assets, such as NFTs, including transactional challenges, anti-money laundering practices, and legal issues. The CBC is actively studying these risks to protect the public’s rights and interests. Additionally, the CBC is engaged in researching Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) and seeking public input through a consultation process set to conclude in April 2024.2024/01/03 17:01 -
Tainan police bust NT$6.55M election betting ring
Tainan police have arrested six individuals involved in a gambling ring on a Facebook group, which was taking bets on the 2024 General Election outcomes totaling over NT$6.55 million. The case has been handed over to the Tainan District Prosecutors Office for investigation under several acts, including the Presidential and Vice Presidential Election and Recall Act, the Money Laundering Control Act, and the Anti-Infiltration Act. The ring recruited bettors on Facebook to place wagers on various outcomes related to the forthcoming elections, including potential collaborations between political parties and candidates such as Lai Ching-te, Ko Wen-je, Hou Yu-ih, and Terry Gou. The Tainan City Police Department Criminal Investigation Corps initiated the investigation after spotting the illicit activity online and tracked down suspects across multiple locations. The investigation has revealed that the gambling funds were being converted into Tether (USDT), a popular cryptocurrency stablecoin, by unidentified individuals abroad, and transferred to other gambling organizations, potentially violating election-related gambling laws.2023/12/15 18:16