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Investigating Department: Taiwan Taoyuan District Prosecutors Office (Section “Jin”), The 2nd Brigade of International Criminal Affairs Division of Criminal Investigation Bureau, Dayuan Precinct of Taoyuan Police Department, Zhongli Precinct of Taoyuan Police Department, and Shilin Precinct of Taipei City Police Department.

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Time of Seizure: January 16, 2025.

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Location of Seizure: Taoyuan District, Taoyuan City and Tucheng District, New Taipei CityLocation of Seizure: Taoyuan District, Taoyuan City and Tucheng District, New Taipei City

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Suspect Arrested: Suspect Lin (male, born in 1987) and the other 5 suspects.

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Spoils and evidence seized:
 (一) Illegal cash proceedIllegal cash proceeds seized:s seized:

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NT$2.08 million.

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Foreign currency (Japanese yen and Indonesian rupiah, equivalent to NT$35,000).

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More than 136,000 Tether coins and Tron coins (equivalent to NT$4.5 million)

(二)

Seized drugs: Marijuana products (gross weight 205 grams).

(三)

Seized criminal tools:

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44 mobile phones

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3 laptops.

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Strategy notes

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Case Summary:

(一)

The Criminal Investigation Bureau, after analyzing relevant data, discovered a residence in Taoyuan District, Taoyuan City allegedly involved in money laundering for a telecommunications fraud operation. The case was referred to the Taiwan Taoyuan District Prosecutor's Office, which authorized the investigation. Following sufficient evidence gathering, search warrants were executed at both the operation site and suspects' residences, resulting in the arrest of six individuals, including the primary suspect surnamed Lin.

(二)

Examination of seized evidence revealed that the operation ran a fraudulent luxury goods purchasing platform to attract investors who provided their financial accounts. These accounts were then matched with money laundering needs of criminal organizations by creating fake luxury goods purchase orders on the platform. Proceeds from gambling and fraud operations were deposited into these civilian accounts disguised as investment returns. The initial legitimate funds invested by victims were used to purchase Tether cryptocurrency, with the operation taking substantial commissions. The laundered funds were ultimately returned to gambling and fraud syndicates, completing the money laundering cycle. Investigations found that the operation processed over 100 million Chinese yuan (RMB) in just six months. Authorities are currently expanding their investigation to identify additional fraud victims. Following police interrogation, the suspects were transferred to the Taiwan Taoyuan District Prosecutor's Office on charges of fraud, violations of the Money Laundering Control Act, and the Organized Crime Prevention Act.

(三)

The Legislative Yuan recently passed the "Four New Anti-Fraud Laws" in its third reading. The Executive Yuan has implemented the "New Generation Anti-Fraud Strategy Action Plan 2.0" in 2025, focusing on three key areas: "strengthening anti-fraud measures, combating fraud groups, and protecting crime victims." The Criminal Investigation Bureau urges the public to invest through legal and legitimate channels to earn reasonable profits, emphasizing that high returns inevitably come with high risks. Offers promising "guaranteed profits" or "risk-free earnings" are invariably scams and should be carefully evaluated. Those who receive suspicious calls or messages are encouraged to contact the National Police Agency's 165 anti-fraud hotline for verification. The Criminal Investigation Bureau pledges to continue its crackdown on all types of criminal activity to ensure a safe and secure living environment for the public.