Lawmaker Hsu Chiao-hsin's In-Law Couple in Money Laundering Case; Defendant Seeks Trial Suspension Due to Illness
Liu Hsiang-chieh, sister-in-law of Legislator Hsu Chiao-hsin, and her husband Tu Ping-cheng, among others, are involved in a money laundering case totaling NT$22.89 million. During the second-instance trial, Tu's lawyer requested a suspension of proceedings due to his deteriorating mental health and frequent hospitalizations.
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- 📰 Published: June 10, 2026 at 18:06
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(Central News Agency, reporter Liu Shih-yi, Taipei, 10th) Liu Hsiang-chieh, the sister-in-law of Legislator Hsu Chiao-hsin, and her husband Tu Ping-cheng, among others, were involved in a money laundering case. The Taiwan High Court held a hearing today. Liu stated that compensation to the victims who participated in mediation has been fully completed. Tu did not appear in court; his lawyer stated that Tu's mental condition is poor, he has been frequently hospitalized recently, and filed a motion to suspend the trial.
During the second-instance hearing at the Taiwan High Court, Tu Ping-cheng's lawyer stated that Tu had been hospitalized for 14 days due to illness. After discharge, his condition did not improve; he had assaulted passersby and his father, and was rushed to the emergency room again late last night and is currently hospitalized. The lawyer argued that Tu may have lost the capacity to stand trial, requested a suspension of proceedings, and suggested the court arrange a psychiatric evaluation.
Regarding Tu Ping-cheng's motion to suspend the trial, the public prosecutor suggested the court consider whether detention is necessary. The judge stated that given Tu's frequent incidents after being released on bail, a psychiatric evaluation will be arranged first.
Meanwhile, Liu Hsiang-chieh and her lawyer stated after the hearing that a mediation session was held in February, reaching settlements with multiple victims, and the relevant compensation has been paid.
When asked by the media about her marital status with Tu Ping-cheng, Liu stated that she has filed for divorce, the case is pending at the Pingtung District Court, and one hearing has been held previously, but Tu did not appear.
According to the first-instance verdict of the Taipei District Court, Tu Ping-cheng was directed by a senior member of a fraud group using the pseudonym "Little Tiger" on the instant messaging app Telegram. Starting from January 2023, he organized the back-end money laundering unit (back-end water room) for the fraud group. He subsequently recruited Wu Yi-shan and Liu Hsiang-chieh, and jointly recruited Lin Yu-lun with Liu. Tu manipulated and commanded the unit, while Liu directed the back-end unit members according to Tu's instructions.
The first-instance court found that Tu Ping-cheng, Liu Hsiang-chieh, Lin Yu-lun, and Wu Yi-shan conspired with fraud group members in July 2023. Starting from August 7, 2023, the fraud group members defrauded 53 victims in this case. The defrauded funds were funneled through the front-end money laundering unit (front-end water room), operated by a person using the pseudonym "Gold (Arabic)" on Telegram, and the back-end unit operated by Tu Ping-cheng, back to the upper echelons of the fraud group.
Simultaneously, "Little Tiger" transferred Tether (USDT) through the back-end unit to the front-end unit, creating an appearance of virtual asset exchange with New Taiwan Dollars among the front-end unit, back-end unit, and the upper echelons of the fraud group. This allowed them to retain the criminal proceeds from fraud and launder a total of NT$22.89 million.
For the money laundering assistance case, the first-instance court found Tu Ping-cheng guilty of organizing and commanding a criminal organization and 52 counts of aggravated fraud, sentencing him to a combined 15 years in prison. Liu Hsiang-chieh was found guilty of commanding a criminal organization and 52 counts of aggravated fraud, receiving a combined sentence of 10 years in prison.
The case was appealed, and the second-instance trial is being heard by the Taiwan High Court. Tu Ping-cheng and Liu Hsiang-chieh applied for bail to lift their detention. The collegiate panel ruled that Tu be released on bail of NT$1 million and Liu on bail of NT$800,000, both subject to electronic monitoring.
During the second-instance hearing at the Taiwan High Court, Tu Ping-cheng's lawyer stated that Tu had been hospitalized for 14 days due to illness. After discharge, his condition did not improve; he had assaulted passersby and his father, and was rushed to the emergency room again late last night and is currently hospitalized. The lawyer argued that Tu may have lost the capacity to stand trial, requested a suspension of proceedings, and suggested the court arrange a psychiatric evaluation.
Regarding Tu Ping-cheng's motion to suspend the trial, the public prosecutor suggested the court consider whether detention is necessary. The judge stated that given Tu's frequent incidents after being released on bail, a psychiatric evaluation will be arranged first.
Meanwhile, Liu Hsiang-chieh and her lawyer stated after the hearing that a mediation session was held in February, reaching settlements with multiple victims, and the relevant compensation has been paid.
When asked by the media about her marital status with Tu Ping-cheng, Liu stated that she has filed for divorce, the case is pending at the Pingtung District Court, and one hearing has been held previously, but Tu did not appear.
According to the first-instance verdict of the Taipei District Court, Tu Ping-cheng was directed by a senior member of a fraud group using the pseudonym "Little Tiger" on the instant messaging app Telegram. Starting from January 2023, he organized the back-end money laundering unit (back-end water room) for the fraud group. He subsequently recruited Wu Yi-shan and Liu Hsiang-chieh, and jointly recruited Lin Yu-lun with Liu. Tu manipulated and commanded the unit, while Liu directed the back-end unit members according to Tu's instructions.
The first-instance court found that Tu Ping-cheng, Liu Hsiang-chieh, Lin Yu-lun, and Wu Yi-shan conspired with fraud group members in July 2023. Starting from August 7, 2023, the fraud group members defrauded 53 victims in this case. The defrauded funds were funneled through the front-end money laundering unit (front-end water room), operated by a person using the pseudonym "Gold (Arabic)" on Telegram, and the back-end unit operated by Tu Ping-cheng, back to the upper echelons of the fraud group.
Simultaneously, "Little Tiger" transferred Tether (USDT) through the back-end unit to the front-end unit, creating an appearance of virtual asset exchange with New Taiwan Dollars among the front-end unit, back-end unit, and the upper echelons of the fraud group. This allowed them to retain the criminal proceeds from fraud and launder a total of NT$22.89 million.
For the money laundering assistance case, the first-instance court found Tu Ping-cheng guilty of organizing and commanding a criminal organization and 52 counts of aggravated fraud, sentencing him to a combined 15 years in prison. Liu Hsiang-chieh was found guilty of commanding a criminal organization and 52 counts of aggravated fraud, receiving a combined sentence of 10 years in prison.
The case was appealed, and the second-instance trial is being heard by the Taiwan High Court. Tu Ping-cheng and Liu Hsiang-chieh applied for bail to lift their detention. The collegiate panel ruled that Tu be released on bail of NT$1 million and Liu on bail of NT$800,000, both subject to electronic monitoring.
FAQ
How many victims are there in this case?
According to the first-instance verdict, there are 53 victims.
What is the total amount of money laundered?
A total of NT$22.89 million was laundered.
Why is this case significant?
It involves the relative of a sitting legislator, raising questions about the relationship between politics and organized crime.