Focus Taiwan
Date: 2018/04/08
By: Joseph Yeh, CNA staff reporter and CNA Team 

In response to accusations that the country is a major source of international fraud,

CNA file photo

Taiwan’s government has since 2014 amended related laws three times, paving the way for Taiwan nationals found guilty of telecoms fraud at home and overseas to receive heavier penalties.

The most recent revision took place in April 2017 when amendments to the Organized Crime Prevention Act took effect, under which telecommunications fraud is now categorized as organized crime, according to Minister of Justice Chiu Tai-san (邱太三) during a February interview with CNA.

As a result, gang leaders convicted of telecoms fraud face 3-10 years in prison and a fine of up to NT$100 million (US$3.41 million), while those involved in such activities are subject to a prison sentence ranging from six months to 10 years and a fine of up to NT$10 million.    [FULL  STORY]