Reported 6 months ago
Lawyer Liu Yunian was charged with illegally passing messages for the fraud group's 'strategist' who was in custody, admitting guilt in exchange for probation. Lawyer Zheng Hongwei and others were accused of colluding with the main suspect surnamed Lian in the fraud group, leaking investigation records, detention details, and helping group members escape punishment. Zheng was sentenced to 6 months in prison, commutable to a fine, probation, and a fine of 500,000 NTD. Zheng joined the fraud group in 2023, overseeing legal matters for group drivers post-arrest, monitoring confessions, and sharing confidential information to manage risks and losses. Liu, the lawyer, acted unethically by exchanging Telegram account details, resulting in prosecution and a 6-month sentence commutable to probation and a fine of 500,000 NTD.
Source: YAHOO