Peephole at Taichung Social Housing Unit Found Reversed, Neighbor Suspected of Voyeurism; Case Under Prosecution

Central News Agency Report

(CNA reporter Su Mu-Chun, Taichung, April 11) A resident of a social housing unit in Taichung recently discovered that the peephole on their apartment door had been reversed. After hearing noises in the hallway, the resident attempted to look outside through the peephole but noticed something unusual. Upon inspection, they found the peephole had been removed and reinstalled in reverse, raising concerns of potential voyeurism or secret recording. The resident immediately reported the incident to the police.

The Third Police Station of Taichung City Police Department stated that the victim filed a report on March 28 this year, claiming that the peephole on their bedroom door had been tampered with and reversed, possibly enabling unauthorized access or surveillance. The investigation revealed that a 29-year-old male neighbor, identified as Lin, was involved. The case has since been taken over by the Taichung District Prosecutors Office for further investigation.

The Taichung City Government released a statement confirming that the Housing Development Engineering Office was notified by the resident regarding the peephole reversal incident at a social housing complex in the East District. The property management unit responded immediately alongside police and initiated safety support measures for affected residents. The case is currently under investigation, directed by the Taichung District Prosecutors Office.

The city government stated that the peephole has since been restored to its original condition, and the affected resident has been temporarily relocated to ensure their safety. Although the suspect had already applied to vacate the unit prior to the incident, the Housing Office has officially placed him on Taichung’s social housing application restriction list, barring him from applying for social housing for three years from the date of vacating.

Police warned that tampering with or dismantling another person’s door security devices or attempting to spy on their private life constitutes violations of the Criminal Code, including offenses against privacy and unlawful entry into a residence. The public is urged to photograph any suspicious changes around their homes and immediately call 110 to report. (Edited by Chang Ya-Ching) 1150611