Hidden Camera Installed in NTUE Women's Restroom; Suspect Also Linked to TNUA Spy Camera Case

(Taipei, June 11 — Reporters Hsu Chi-wei and Huang Li-yun) A hidden camera was recently discovered in a women's restroom at the National Taipei University of Education (NTUE). Police investigations revealed that the suspect is also involved in a voyeurism case at the women's restroom of the Taipei National University of the Arts (TNUA). TNUA stated today that the case is under police investigation, and the university will assign personnel to accompany victims during identification procedures.

A hidden camera was installed in a women's restroom at the National Taipei University of Education. In late May, police arrested a 63-year-old man surnamed Tso in Tamsui District, New Taipei City, and transferred him to the Taipei District Prosecutors Office on suspicion of violating privacy laws. The Taipei District Court has ordered his detention.

According to sources, further investigation by prosecutors and police using collected evidence revealed that Tso is also suspected of installing spy cameras in a women's restroom at the Taipei National University of the Arts' Arts and Cultural Ecology Hall. Police notified the university this week, and the cases are now being jointly investigated. So far, more than 10 victims have been identified.

Li Tsung-sung, TNUA's Chief Secretary, told reporters today that the university received notification from the Da-an Police Station in Taipei. During interrogation of the suspect linked to the NTUE restroom incident, authorities discovered he also allegedly conducted voyeurism in the first-floor women's restroom of TNUA's Arts and Cultural Ecology Hall. The case is currently under police investigation.

Li mentioned that police have informed the university that all related evidence and spy equipment have been legally seized, and no footage has been found to have leaked. To protect victims' privacy, the university is advising students who suspect they may have been affected during three suspected installation timeframes to contact the police. The university will provide staff to accompany them in handling the matter.

Li noted that after the NTUE incident, TNUA immediately strengthened its internal patrols and currently has no new concerns. Going forward, the university will increase the frequency of daily inspections, intensify checks on restrooms, lactation rooms, and other privacy-sensitive areas, and has already conducted safety reviews across all campus facilities. Outdoor lighting in the Arts and Cultural Ecology Hall will be changed to remain on throughout the night to improve nighttime visibility.

Regarding victim support, Li stated that in addition to providing case-specific assistance such as accompaniment during investigations and identification, legal counseling, and rights information, the university's Student Counseling Center will offer professional psychological counseling and support services to help affected faculty and students receive appropriate care. (Edited by Kuan Chung-wei) 1150611

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