Taichung Hotpot Chain Owner Suspected of Embezzling Over NT$100 Million and Fleeing Abroad; Prosecutors Investigate
The owner of a hotpot chain in Taichung's Daya District, surnamed Huang, and his wife are suspected of embezzling over NT$100 million from investors and fleeing abroad after failed investments. Local sources estimate about 339 victims. Police have filed the case as fraud with the Taichung District Prosecutors Office and are investigating.
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(CNA reporter Zhao Liyan, Taichung, 3rd) The owner of a hotpot chain in Taichung's Daya District, surnamed Huang, is suspected of embezzling over NT$100 million and fleeing abroad with his wife after investment failures. Local sources estimate there are about 339 victims. The Daya Police Precinct confirmed receiving reports from the public and has filed the case as fraud with the Taichung District Prosecutors Office for investigation.
Preliminary police investigations indicate that the Huang couple operated upscale hotpot restaurants in Daya and Beitun Districts, with their business empire expanding to include a travel agency, a detective agency, and a leisure business company. The couple were active in community service, participating in clubs like the Lions Club and charitable organizations, and generously sponsored over 100 tables during local temple festivals. They recruited investors for their businesses, but their investments did not perform as expected.
Late on the night of the 2nd, the Huang couple sent a message to store managers, admitting to investment failures and stating they had left the country. Many people came to the store looking for them, prompting staff to call the police. Local sources estimate about 339 victims, with some investors forming a self-help group. The estimated total loss is over NT$100 million.
The Daya Police Precinct stated that after receiving reports and investigating, they confirmed illegal activities were involved. Due to the large number of victims and the substantial amount of money involved, which constitutes fraud, the police proactively reported the case to the prosecutor for investigation. The police are currently clarifying the case details, victim list, and total losses, and are fully investigating the evidence.
As the hotpot restaurant suddenly closed, employees may have unpaid wages. The Taichung City Labor Bureau stated that while they have not yet received any mediation applications or wage arrears complaints from workers, if the business has ceased operations and owes wages, workers can apply for wage advance payments from the Ministry of Labor's Bureau of Labor. The bureau will assist in protecting workers' rights once complaints are received. (Editor: Yang Zhaoyan) 1150603
Preliminary police investigations indicate that the Huang couple operated upscale hotpot restaurants in Daya and Beitun Districts, with their business empire expanding to include a travel agency, a detective agency, and a leisure business company. The couple were active in community service, participating in clubs like the Lions Club and charitable organizations, and generously sponsored over 100 tables during local temple festivals. They recruited investors for their businesses, but their investments did not perform as expected.
Late on the night of the 2nd, the Huang couple sent a message to store managers, admitting to investment failures and stating they had left the country. Many people came to the store looking for them, prompting staff to call the police. Local sources estimate about 339 victims, with some investors forming a self-help group. The estimated total loss is over NT$100 million.
The Daya Police Precinct stated that after receiving reports and investigating, they confirmed illegal activities were involved. Due to the large number of victims and the substantial amount of money involved, which constitutes fraud, the police proactively reported the case to the prosecutor for investigation. The police are currently clarifying the case details, victim list, and total losses, and are fully investigating the evidence.
As the hotpot restaurant suddenly closed, employees may have unpaid wages. The Taichung City Labor Bureau stated that while they have not yet received any mediation applications or wage arrears complaints from workers, if the business has ceased operations and owes wages, workers can apply for wage advance payments from the Ministry of Labor's Bureau of Labor. The bureau will assist in protecting workers' rights once complaints are received. (Editor: Yang Zhaoyan) 1150603