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Premier outlines Taiwan’s new anti-fraud, hope strategies
Premier Cho Jung-tai addressed the Legislative Yuan outlining major initiatives including anti-fraud measures and the ambitious National Project of Hope, aiming for significant national progress and stability in Taiwan.2024/05/31 17:02 -
Hou criticizes Taiwan’s anti-fraud efforts amid rising scams
Kuomintang presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih criticizes Taiwan’s anti-fraud efforts, claiming that fraud cases are increasing despite an investment of NT$2.7 billion into the national anti-scam team. Hou attributes the problem to lenient penalties for fraud, leading to high recidivism rates. He proposes a three-pronged policy approach, including steeper penalties reflective of the amount scammed, interdepartmental cooperation, and stronger cross-strait and international cooperation. Hou also blames existing anti-fraud agencies for a lack of coordinated strategy and vows to improve collaboration if elected. Hou’s running mate, Jaw Shau-kong, compares the treatment of fraudsters in Taiwan and mainland China, stating that Taiwan’s sentences are lenient compared to the death penalty in the mainland. Jaw highlights that modern con artists often target the elderly, posing as utility bill collectors.2023/12/07 19:29