Optoelectronics Employee and Spouse Indicted for Procurement Fraud in Hsinchu
An employee of an optoelectronics company and her spouse were indicted for embezzling approximately 29 million TWD by inflating procurement costs through a company controlled by the spouse.
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- 📰 Published: May 30, 2026 at 11:18
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The Hsinchu District Prosecutors Office announced on the 30th that an employee of an optoelectronics company and her spouse have been indicted for violating the Securities and Exchange Act and for breach of trust. The employee, surnamed Hong, who had been in charge of procurement since 2001, conspired with her husband, surnamed Hsiao, to hide a conflict of interest. Hsiao established an electronics company in 2008, which they used to sell materials to Hong's employer at inflated prices. Between 2008 and 2023, the total procurement amount reached approximately 166.72 million TWD, resulting in illicit gains of approximately 28.98 million TWD for the couple. Prosecutors have seized 11 million TWD from the couple's accounts and are seeking the forfeiture of all illicit gains.
FAQ
How can similar fraud be prevented in Taiwanese companies?
Transparency in vendor selection, regular audits, and mandatory disclosure of conflicts of interest are essential.