Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2017-09-14

Premier William Lai is calling for stricter measures to cope with Taiwanese fraud

Premier William Lai is calling for stricter measures to cope with Taiwanese fraud rings operating overseas. (CNA file photo)

rings operating overseas. Lai was speaking on Thursday at a Cabinet meeting.

Lai said telecom fraud rings have seriously damaged Taiwan’s image abroad. Lai said authorities have achieved some success in dealing with crime committed by Taiwan nationals overseas. However, he said that the government should continue to learn from international and cross-strait agencies about effective preventative measures and put them into practice locally.

Lai called for the justice ministry to work on signing bilateral agreements with other countries to strengthen joint efforts in fighting international crime. The premier said he will continue to promote a joint agreement with China to fight crime. Cabinet spokesperson Hsu Kuo-yung spoke on behalf of the premier.    [FULL  STORY]