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Australian man testifies in Taiwan rat poison murder case
Taipei court hears case of Alex Shorey, who accuses Yang of poisoning him with rat poison in 2023. Shorey, his family testify; Yang pleads not guilty.
2026/03/11 16:33
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Taipei indicts 62 in Prince Group fraud, laundering case
Prosecutors in Taipei indicted 62 defendants and 13 companies for transnational fraud linked to Cambodia’s Prince Group. Key figures face sentences up to 20 years.
2026/03/04 14:39
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被暴風女逼問「會演復仇者5嗎?」 《犯罪101》克里斯漢斯沃慌張回應
集結好萊塢三大重量級超級英雄的動作犯罪鉅片《犯罪 101》(Crime 101),於今(26)日正式在台上映。本片由「雷神」克里斯漢斯沃(Chris Hemsworth)化身神偷大盜,與「浩克」馬克魯法洛(Mark Ruffalo)以及「暴風女」荷莉貝瑞(Halle Berry)同台飆戲,展開一場燒腦的頂尖對決。
2026/02/26 14:56
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Taiwan extradites 17 in romance scam case from Philippines
Taiwan extradited 17 nationals from the Philippines for a romance scam targeting over 1,000 victims. Authorities collaborated to arrest and return the suspects.
2026/01/21 20:00
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AI and IoT to combat illegal dumping in Taiwan
Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment launches a tech-driven plan to combat illegal waste disposal. The initiative uses AI and IoT for real-time monitoring and alerts.
2026/01/08 14:48
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Taiwan prosecutors use 3D scanning to map knife attack
Taiwan prosecutors deploy 3D laser scanning technology to reconstruct crime scene where knife attacker killed four near Taipei Main Station on Dec. 19, 2024.
2025/12/24 19:26
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魔高一丈! 毒梟製「運毒潛艇」配星鏈 運更遠難查緝
來自中南美洲的毒販,近幾年開始自製所謂的「運毒潛艇」,這些「運毒潛艇」現在性能較好,除了能在海面下航行,潛航距離也增加了,最遠可以跨越大西洋,將毒品送到南歐。甚至最近還觀察到,有「運毒潛艇」配備星鏈,未來可能出現,由遠端操控的「運毒潛艇」。
2025/12/24 18:56
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Taipei plans MRT drill to boost New Year’s Eve security
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an announced a high-intensity drill at MRT City Hall Station on Dec. 26 to boost security for New Year’s Eve. The drill will simulate an attack evacuation, involving multiple agencies. The city aims to enhance public safety and support victims of recent attacks.
2025/12/23 17:23
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Taipei pledges NT$11 million to family of knife attack hero
Taiwan’s legislature discusses a Dec. 19 attack in Taipei. Mayor Chiang pledges NT$6 million to the victim’s family and suggests enshrinement at the Martyrs’ Shrine.
2025/12/22 17:00
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Taiwan moves to lower threshold for high-value fraud crimes
Taiwan’s lawmakers advance amendments to the Fraud Crime Hazard Prevention Act, aiming to impose stricter penalties on high-value fraud. The changes include lowering the threshold for high-value fraud, enhancing legal measures, and introducing harsher sentences for exploiting vulnerable individuals.
2025/12/17 18:00
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Advocates criticize delay in sexual assault statute bills
The Judicial Reform Foundation urges Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan to prioritize reform bills on childhood sexual assault statutes and victim compensation amid Ministry of Justice delays.
2025/12/01 15:17
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Taiwan poll shows 86% want much tougher fraud penalties
A TVBS survey reveals 86% of Taiwanese citizens find fraud penalties too lenient. Support for caning fraudsters is high. Critics blame the DPP for rising fraud.
2025/11/21 16:00
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Taiwan seizes US$145M from Prince Holding in fraud crackdown
Taiwanese authorities arrested 25 members of Chen Chih’s Prince Group, seizing NT$4.5 billion in illegal assets. Ku Shuwen faces charges of money laundering and fraud. Taiwan prosecutors arrested 25 members of Chen Chih’s Prince Holding Group and seized NT$4.5 billion in illegal assets.
2025/11/06 17:46
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Investigation into Prince Group founder intensifies
Authorities in Taiwan intensify their probe into Prince Group founder Chen Zhi for transnational fraud. The investigation, involving U.S. collaboration, targets money laundering and organized crime.
2025/11/05 16:00
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Payment association joins government anti-crime initiative
The Taiwan Payment Facilitator Association pledges to combat gambling-related money laundering with strict self-regulation. The Ministry of Digital Affairs supports this with inspections and fines to ensure compliance.
2025/10/27 18:00
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Taiwan police brief legislators on Cambodia crime threat
Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan discusses strategies to counter foreign threats, focusing on Chen Zhi’s syndicate. Authorities seized $15 billion in bitcoin to curb its influence.
2025/10/20 15:15
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Anti-fraud efforts yield NT$1 billion interception success
New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih highlights a significant rise in fraud interception, totaling over NT$1 billion this year. The city collaborates with banks and prosecutors to enhance anti-fraud efforts. A new metro police team will focus on public safety.
2025/10/14 17:00
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Taiwanese thriller reaches Netflix’s worldwide top 10 list
"Organ Child," starring Joseph Chang, breaks records as it enters Netflix’s global top 10. The film, directed by Ben Chien, achieved success despite pandemic delays.
2025/10/08 11:00
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Takeshi Kaneshiro returns after 8 years in new thriller
Takeshi Kaneshiro returns to the big screen in "Sons of the Neon Night," premiering Oct. 9 in Taiwan. The film, directed by Juno Mak, features a star-studded cast and explores a gripping tale of crime and justice.
2025/09/16 16:00
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Meta fined NT$2.5 million for ad removal delay
Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs fined Meta NT$2.5 million for not removing fraudulent ads within 24 hours. Meta cites paper notifications as a delay factor.
2025/08/22 09:00
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Taiwan gov’t unveils Anti-Fraud 2.0 strategy against gangs
Taiwan’s government intensifies its crackdown on organized crime, shifting focus from violence to fraud and money laundering. The Anti-Fraud 2.0 initiative aims to prevent fraud through public-private partnerships, targeting core offenders and seizing criminal funds.
2025/08/21 09:00
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Taiwan regulator plans cross-industry fraud prevention
The Financial Supervisory Commission in Taiwan plans to amend the Fraud Crime Hazard Prevention Act to enhance fraud prevention. This will establish a cross-industry inquiry mechanism between financial institutions and virtual asset service providers.
2025/08/07 18:00
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Summer-long youth protection project begins in New Taipei
New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih launched the Youth Project to enhance youth safety during summer. The initiative includes police inspections at KTV venues and aims to combat fraud, drug use, and gang activities.
2025/07/01 12:00
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Taiwan suspends 73,000 LINE accounts in major fraud bust
Authorities in Taipei suspended 73,000 fraudulent LINE accounts in a crackdown on scam syndicates. The operation, running until July 7, aims to protect citizens from online scams.
2025/06/26 14:55
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Anti-fraud efforts save millions in Taiwan’s largest city
New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih announced nearly NT$500 million in scam interceptions, urging comprehensive measures. Efforts focus on crime prevention, elder abuse, and food safety.
2025/06/05 19:00