Reported 12 months ago
On July 3, 2024, two company executives, surnamed Qiu and Deng, were prosecuted in Taoyuan for illegally piling waste on leased land and factory premises. They fraudulently obtained permits for waste disposal under false pretenses and collected waste from various companies, amassing around 98.65 million in illicit profits, leading to prosecution under the Waste Disposal Act and a sentencing request of 4 years and 8 months each, with all criminal proceeds to be confiscated. The investigation uncovered extensive waste volumes and assets seized by the authorities, highlighting severe environmental damage caused by their actions.
Source: YAHOO