Police Official Detained for Leaking Personal Data to Wealthy Businessman; Suspended

TAIPEI (CNA) - A police official surnamed Lin was detained today by the court for allegedly helping wealthy businessman Zhong Wenzhi query personal data. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office conducted searches and interrogations yesterday. The National Police Agency stated tonight that Lin has been suspended in accordance with regulations, and administrative liability will be determined based on the results of the criminal investigation and trial. Zhong Wenzhi was convicted of violating the Securities and Exchange Act, gaining over 400 million NTD, and has been on the run since the verdict was finalized. Prosecutors discovered that Lin and a police sergeant surnamed Xu from the Daan Precinct of the Taipei City Police Department allegedly assisted Zhong in querying personal data. They were searched and interrogated yesterday for allegedly leaking non-defense secrets and violating the Personal Data Protection Act while working at the Daan Precinct. The prosecutor requested the detention and incommunicado status for Lin early this morning, which the judge approved after the hearing. In response, the National Police Agency stated tonight that Lin has been suspended, and administrative liability will be handled according to the law based on the results of the criminal investigation and trial.