Police in Taiwan prevent multiple large-scale fraud attempts

Police in Taiwan have successfully intervened in two separate incidents to prevent significant financial losses due to suspected fraud.

In Tainan, officers from the South District Police Department prevented a woman in her 70s from withdrawing over 2.34 million TWD in savings. The woman reported being contacted via LINE by an individual posing as an investment consultant named “Chen Ya-ting,” who promised guaranteed profits on specific stocks. The suspect instructed the woman to purchase gold to facilitate the transaction. Bank staff and police intervened before the funds were lost.

In Taipei, officers from the Da'an District Police Department assisted a woman attempting to withdraw 10.09 million TWD in cash. The woman claimed the funds were for purchasing precision electronic instruments through an agent who insisted on a full cash payment. When questioned by police and bank staff, the woman was unable to provide details regarding the transaction or the identity of the counterparty. Following police warnings about common scam tactics, the woman decided not to proceed with the withdrawal.