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Taiwan’s cardiologist explains military exemption criteria
Actor Darren Wang was arrested in Taipei for allegedly attempting to evade military service by faking a heart condition. He was released on bail.
2025/05/14 12:00
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Taiwan commits US$225 million to combat sophisticated scams
President Lai Ching-te announced at the 2025 Anti Fraud Forum that Taiwan is intensifying efforts against fraud, drugs, and weapons. The government has launched an anti-fraud office, upgraded its program, and allocated NT$7.3 billion to combat fraud.
2025/04/17 12:41
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New Taipei mayor addresses rising fraud concerns
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.
2025/03/26 23:00
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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
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Chunghwa Post prevents NT$896M in fraud losses
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.
2025/03/04 21:00
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Taiwan loses up to US$15.1M daily to scams: Survey
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.
2025/01/16 13:53
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Taiwan seizes NT$20 billion in fraud crackdown
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.
2024/11/21 10:01
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Taiwan premier admits shortcomings in fraud fight
Premier Cho Jung-tai admits Taiwan’s struggle with rising fraud cases despite new laws. Government vows to boost anti-fraud efforts with tech and global ties.
2024/10/09 10:06
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Taiwan proposes new rules to combat payment fraud
Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs unveils draft rules to combat fraud in third-party payments. The regulation mandates enhanced identity checks and reporting, with fines for non-compliance.
2024/10/08 23:00
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Taiwan’s anti-fraud app to launch full version in December
The Ministry of Digital Affairs in Taiwan will launch the full version of the Internet Fraud Reporting and Inquiry Network in December. The app, currently in testing, aims to combat investment and payment scams. Development costs have reached NT$13 million, with plans to improve search visibility.
2024/10/07 13:51
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Taiwan to spend NT$7.3B on fraud prevention in 2024
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.
2024/09/16 15:39
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TikTok to appoint legal representative in Taiwan by year-end
Discover how Taiwan plans to address TikTok’s cybersecurity concerns by potentially allowing the app to appoint a legal representative by year-end, following new legislation. Learn about the global stance on TikTok and Taiwan’s strategies to combat misinformation.
2024/08/27 16:13
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Taiwan launches anti-fraud initiative with religious groups
Discover how Taiwan’s Ministry of the Interior and religious groups are joining forces in a unique anti-fraud initiative, aiming to strengthen public resilience against scams through faith-based advocacy and education.
2024/08/21 13:20
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President Lai unveils new strategies to fight fraud
Discover how Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te plans to combat fraud with a new strategy involving interagency collaboration, technology, and public participation. Learn about the anti-fraud measures announced at a recent forum.
2024/08/20 13:39
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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
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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
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New police chief vows to fight fraud, protect citizens
Discover how Chang Jung-hsing, the new Director-general of the National Police Agency, plans to combat fraud and enhance public safety, following his successful tenure in Taipei.
2024/05/23 18:18
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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
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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
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Taiwan unites to fight fraud with new initiatives
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.
2024/05/17 10:22
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Taiwan’s Digital Minister Tang endorses successor
Taiwan’s Digital Minister Audrey Tang expresses confidence in her successor, Huang Yen-nun, and the new cabinet announced by Premier-designate Cho Jung-tai. Tang highlights the handover process and the submission of key legislative proposals to the Legislative Yuan, ensuring a smooth transition for Huang’s policy implementation.
2024/04/24 14:54
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Digital Minister unveils plan to combat fraud and scams
Digital Minister Audrey Tang announced on Friday (April 12) that the Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) plans to launch an act that punishes frauds and scams in collaboration with the Ministry of the Interior next week. Furthermore, to discuss AI-related concerns, MODA is organizing an online meeting next week with major players in the business, including Meta, Google, Microsoft, and Open AI.
2024/04/12 17:41
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Officials face public dissatisfaction, survey shows
The latest poll by My-formosa.com reveals high dissatisfaction rates towards Minister of Economic Affairs Wang Mei-hua, Minister of Digital Affairs Audrey Tang, and NCC Chairman Chen Yaw-shyang. Criticism is directed at the Tsai administration’s handling of inflation, fraud prevention, and green energy policies. Conducted through telephone interviews across Taiwan, the survey highlights public discontent with specific government departments and policies.
2024/03/29 12:15
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KMT’s Hou Yu-ih pledges major fraud crackdown in Taiwan
Kuomintang (KMT) presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih and his running mate, Jaw Shaw-kong, have pledged to crack down on Taiwan’s rampant fraud industry. If elected, they plan to conduct a sweeping operation against fraud groups in their first year, aiming to reduce fraud cases to a third of the current number in the second year and cutting them by half in the third year. Hou, drawing on his past anti-fraud experience, criticizes the current government for its investment in a national anti-fraud team that has seen an increase in fraud cases and arrests. He advocates for stronger surveillance by the National Communications Commission (NCC) in telecom facilities and emphasizes the need for cooperation with mainland China. Hou aims to leverage the Organized Crime Prevention Act to produce tangible results in the fight against fraud by the fourth year of his presidency.
2023/12/07 16:56
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Premier Chen emphasizes cybersecurity amid rising attacks
Executive Yuan Premier Chen Chien-jen stresses the importance of robust cybersecurity measures and announces a new data protection committee during his visit to local banks amid increasing cyber attacks in Taiwan.
2023/11/22 20:54