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DPP calls for action against child exploitation
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is spearheading bipartisan efforts to combat child exploitation in Taiwan. Learn about recent scandals, legislative initiatives, and calls for public awareness to end digital sexual violence against minors.2024/04/09 15:07 -
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 -
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