Chiayi Police Squad Leader Detained in Gaming Parlor Bribery Scandal

(Central News Agency, Chiayi City, 9th) A squad leader surnamed He from the Criminal Investigation Team of the Chiayi City Police Department's First Precinct is suspected of involvement in a corruption case related to a chain of electronic gaming parlors. The Chiayi District Prosecutors Office today directed investigators to detain He and seven others. As of 9:30 PM, interrogations were ongoing.

The Chiayi District Prosecutors Office stated that Prosecutor Chang Chien-Chiang directed investigators from the Southern Mobile Station of the Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau to search five locations in the afternoon, including the First Precinct's Criminal Investigation Team office and He's residence. In addition to detaining He, who was on leave, they also summoned seven individuals, including operators of the chain of electronic gaming parlors, to clarify the case.

The prosecutors said He was reported to have close ties with the gaming parlor operators and is suspected of leaking information and corruption. However, the exact details of the case require further investigation. (Editor: Li Hengshan) 1150609