Malaysian Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Acting as Money Mule in Taiwan Fraud Case
A Malaysian man who entered Taiwan on a tourist visa to act as a money mule for a fraud syndicate has been sentenced to 8 years in prison. He withdrew over NT$2 million from 30 victims within 13 days.
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A Malaysian national surnamed Liu entered Taiwan under the guise of tourism to work as a money mule for a fraud syndicate. Recruited via Telegram, he was promised a daily wage of NT$3,000 plus a 1% commission on withdrawals. Between June 29 and July 11 last year, he withdrew over NT$2 million from 30 victims. The Changhua District Court sentenced him to 8 years in prison for joint fraud involving three or more people, citing the significant harm caused to social order. He will be deported after serving his sentence.
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What are Taiwan's anti-fraud measures?
Authorities are increasing surveillance and imposing stricter penalties on money mules involved in fraud syndicates.