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Online fraud cases in Taiwan surged by 32.16% from April 27 to May 3, with scams involving Meta leading. The Ministry of Digital Affairs urges vigilance.

New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih addresses the impact of fraud, highlighting financial losses and underreporting. The city launches a fraud prevention office to boost awareness and improve arrest rates.

Taiwan reports NT$1.46 billion in scam losses from March 9-15, with investment scams leading. The ＂165 Anti-Fraud Dashboard＂ offers tips to protect finances.

Chunghwa Post reported preventing NT$896 million in losses by intercepting 2,281 fraud cases in 2024. It plans to enhance fraud prevention with tech and partnerships.

Taiwan faces a surge in scams ahead of Lunar New Year, with 3,498 cases reported in a week. Fake investment scams lead, causing NT$15.1 billion in losses. Stay vigilant.

Taiwan loses up to NT$500 million daily to scams, with investment frauds leading. Despite high confidence in detection, many fall victim. Citizens urge stricter penalties and better enforcement.

Police in Taipei arrested two suspects in a fraud case linked to the deaths of a mother and daughter. Nine suspects are identified; five are in custody.

Taiwan’s Executive Yuan’s Anti-Fraud Command Center reports seizing over NT$20 billion from fraud since June 2023. New laws aim to curb scams further.

Discover how Taiwan’s government plans to allocate NT$7.3 billion to fight fraud, emphasizing collaboration between authorities and private entities, and the pivotal role of banks in prevention efforts.

Discover the latest on Taiwan People’s Party Chairman Ko Wen-je’s legal battle over the Core Pacific City scandal, including his decision not to appeal and the ongoing financial probe.

Over 7 million Taiwanese aged 30-50, known as the ＂Three Precautions Generation,＂ face significant risks of poverty, illness, and fraud as they prepare for retirement. Financial safety nets and vigilance against scams are essential to secure their future.

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.

Discover how CTBC Financial Holding Co. warns against a fraudulent Facebook page impersonating Jeffrey Koo Jr. amid a rise in financial scams. Learn tips to stay safe online.

Discover how Taiwan is stepping up its fight against fraud with a landmark conference that brought together industry leaders and legislators to unveil new prevention measures.

Discover how Taiwan’s President-elect Lai Ching-te is implementing a zero-tolerance policy against fraud, aiming to protect societal and financial security with new legislation and measures.

Discover how Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission is stepping up its game against credit card fraud with new measures to protect consumers from phishing scams and unauthorized transactions. Learn about the enhanced security steps being taken.

DPP presidential candidate Lai Ching-te has proposed a comprehensive national vision, emphasizing unity, safety, and cross-strait cooperation based on mutual respect if elected. Lai aims to establish a transparent government by combating corruption, including illegal drugs and arms dealing, fraud, and embezzlement. He also plans to boost Taiwan’s economy by supporting the growth of small and medium enterprises in high-tech industries. Lai is committed to education equity, with plans to waive high school and vocational school fees and provide financial aid to private university students. He also pledges to improve long-term care facilities and services through the implementation of Long-term Care 3.0. Lai and his running mate, Hsiao Bi-khim, are dedicated to caring for the people, protecting Taiwan’s security, and advancing its development.

The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) fined the Union Bank of Taiwan (UBOT) NT＄12 million on Thursday (Nov. 9) for aiding a fraud syndicate in money laundering and transfer. The FSC found that the bank’s Tonghua branch allowed three corporations to open accounts in Mar. 2023, after which large sums of money were quickly deposited into these accounts from other companies. Subsequently, significant amounts of cash were systematically withdrawn from various branches of UBOT. The FSC determined that UBOT’s systems had significant failures, including a lack of comprehensive Know Your Customer (KYC) checks and ongoing customer identity reviews.

The Taipei District Prosecutors Office has requested detention for Chang Tung-ying, the chief partner of cryptocurrency platform JPEX’s Taiwan Office, over alleged fraud. Celebrity Nine Chen, once the spokesperson for JPEX, was called to testify as a witness but later treated as a defendant due to complaints by victims. The Taipei prosecutors directed the Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau to carry out searches in nine locations and summoned Chang and three others. Chang and JPEX lecturer Shih Yu-sheng are suspected of violating the Banking Act and the Money Laundering Control Act. Other defendants include salesperson Liu Chien-fu, released on bail of NT＄50,000, and Niu Keng-sheng, the registered person in charge of JPEX Taiwan, who was allowed to return home. Investigations have revealed that Chang and others are suspected of persuading the public to invest in financial products such as the virtual currency JTC, attracting investments with disproportionately high returns.

The National Security Bureau (NSB) of Taiwan is actively investigating polling companies suspected of having strong ties with China and engaging in illicit financial activities. Concerns have been raised about potential Chinese intervention in the upcoming 2024 general elections. China’s Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) has been accused of attempting to influence election results by inviting pro-Kuomintang (KMT) commentators and polling officials to China. There are reports of generative AI technologies being used to spread disinformation through edited viral clips, potentially impacting the elections. Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislators have called for offensive counter-espionage techniques to combat these opposing forces. The NSB is working to trace the origins of these financial flows and is closely monitoring the situation. The NSB has also warned that legal action will be taken if any manipulative activity or election fraud is detected.