Reported about 1 year ago
On June 29, 2024, a fraud group posted an advertisement on Facebook for 'Xia Yunfen Investment Financial Management,' deceiving people into clicking and then swindling cash and gold. The group used the name of financial guru Xia Yunfen. A woman named Lai was tricked into losing over 34 million NTD in cash and gold. The New Taipei Lujhou police arrested 7 individuals, including the leader surnamed Zhou, in Taipei, Taoyuan, and Tainan. The well-known cosplayer 'Pipi' was among those arrested and will face legal action. The fraud scheme was exposed when Lai shared her experience with a friend, who alerted the police. Investigations revealed the fraud group operated from a data center in Tainan, where Zhou was arrested and evidence was seized. More details on the investigation and arrests were reported.
Source: YAHOO