# Taiwan crackdown on illegal financial flows > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/taiwan-crackdown-on-illegal-financial-flows > Updated: 2026-09-20T02:23:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Taiwanese authorities conducted a large-scale operation between August 17 and September 4 to combat illegal financial flows and prevent foreign interference in upcoming local elections. The crackdown targeted underground banking, money laundering, and gambling syndicates. The High Prosecutors Office reported the seizure of approximately NT$909 million in cash and bank proceeds, alongside over 390,000 Tether (USDT) tokens and various luxury goods. The operation involved 212 cases and 588 implicated individuals, resulting in 75 detentions. Additionally, the Investigation Bureau reported a broader cumulative seizure of illegal criminal flows exceeding NT$62.8 billion across 54 cases. This included NT$11.1 billion in underground remittances and NT$42.3 billion linked to gambling houses. Authorities noted that foreign entities utilized tactics such as proxy accounts on platforms like Shopee and Hong Kong phone numbers to operate money laundering hubs. The primary objective of these efforts is to protect national security and election fairness by blocking illicit funds from entering the country. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-20: Taiwan authorities crack down on drug driving, scams, and organized crime Taiwanese authorities report a surge in criminal activity, including drug-impaired driving, multi-million dollar investment and impersonation scams, and organized gang violence. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/changhua-court-orders-compensation-for-victims-of-driver-hunter-gang-torture ### 2026-09-08: Taiwan authorities crack down on illegal funds to protect elections Taiwanese authorities conducted a massive crackdown on illegal financial flows to prevent foreign interference in elections, seizing billions in illicit funds and targeting money laundering syndicates. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/taiwan-authorities-crack-down-on-illegal-funds-to-protect-elections --- Cite as: Taiwan crackdown on illegal financial flows. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/taiwan-crackdown-on-illegal-financial-flows