Reported about 1 year ago
Exclusive report from June 26, 2024, at 2:23 AM. A man surnamed Yu (born in 55) in Neihu District, Taipei, joined an investment group on Facebook and was scammed for over a million NT dollars. Despite the fraud group's continuous demands for more investments, Yu collaborated with the police to set up a meeting with the driver of the scam at a location and arrested him on the spot. The fraud group provided a fake investment app for Yu to operate stock investments, leading him to transfer over a million NT dollars until realizing he was being deceived and seeking help at the police station. The Neihu Police Station immediately formed a task force to apprehend the fraudsters, and they arrested the driver handoff at a scheduled meeting point, seizing forged identification and receipts. The case is now transferred to the Shilin District Prosecutors Office for investigation on charges of fraud and money laundering, and the investigation continues to find any accomplices. The Neihu Police Station warns the public of the increasing online investment scams and advises to be cautious and verify information, avoiding falling into such traps. In case of suspicion, they encourage contacting 110 or 165 for anti-fraud assistance.
Source: YAHOO