Focus T&aiwan
Date: 06/18/2020
By: Yang Su-min and Matthew Mazzetta

Taipei, June 18 (CNA) Taiwan's Fisheries Agency said Thursday that it is investigating Indonesian media reports that a Taiwanese fishing boat captain assaulted an Indonesian crew member while in Sri Lankan waters, and said the man will face criminal charges if the allegations can be verified.

Several Indonesian news outlets reported Thursday that a Taiwanese fishing boat captain beat up an Indonesian sailor in waters off Sri Lanka, and was then assaulted by a group of angry crew members after the ship reached port.

Alleged video recordings of the latter incident show a man being dragged out a ship's cabin and punched repeatedly by a group of around 10 people. Several people on the ship appear to try and stop the attack, while others look on from a neighboring vessel.   [FULL  STORY]