Reported 8 months ago
On June 21, 2024, the Criminal Investigation Bureau's Southern Crime Prevention Center uncovered a fraudulent investment scheme involving apps like 'Yun Ying Investment,' 'Chang He Capital,' 'Ding Chang Investment,' 'Tongxin Investment,' 'Li Xue Investment,' 'Luo Feng Investment,' 'Dahua Jixian Holdings,' 'Asia East Securities,' 'Berlin Securities,' and 'Paris Bank Securities.' The investigation unveiled a gang-led group, with members from a known gang, engaging in fraudulent activities, recruiting drivers in need of money. The group was organized with front-line drivers (directly involved in scamming victims) and second-line drivers (monitoring the first-line). The leaders used various tactics to manage and orchestrate the group. Additionally, this fraud group kept detailed lists containing drivers' personal information and family contacts to control them and appoint lawyers swiftly under family names if a driver got caught by the police. Authorities arrested Yang and Wang, the leaders, and 14 others following multiple raids. Evidence suggests there are 21 victims with losses exceeding NT $60 million. The suspects will be persecuted for fraud, money laundering, and organized crime, as investigations continue to maintain order and protect citizens from scams. The public is urged to be cautious of unfamiliar investment channels, advising to verify through the anti-fraud consultation hotline at 165 if in doubt.
Source: YAHOO