Anti-Fraud Task Force Reports NT$1.18 Billion Seized in Recent Crackdown

The Taiwan High Prosecutors Office (THPO) held a meeting today to discuss the supervision of the "New Generation Anti-Fraud Strategy 2.0." From April 13 to May 5, the dedicated anti-fraud task force conducted intensive operations targeting high-incidence telecommunications fraud, seizing over NT$1.18 billion in illicit gains to facilitate victim restitution.

The THPO stated that the Executive Yuan's strategy aims to reduce both the frequency of fraud and total financial losses. As the executive agency under the Ministry of Justice, the THPO coordinates regular inter-agency meetings to monitor enforcement progress.

During the designated period, authorities targeted prevalent fraud schemes, including online dating and investment scams, e-commerce fraud, and impersonation of judicial officials. Excluding simple money mule account cases, the operation resulted in 1,791 arrests involving 2,555 suspects, with 241 individuals detained. Law enforcement seized 20 fraud call centers, 18 money laundering hubs, NT$1.186 billion in cash, approximately 769,000 Tether (USDT) coins, 21 real estate properties, and 30 vehicles. Furthermore, the Criminal Investigation Bureau successfully apprehended 117 suspects associated with "TWQR" scanning fraud.

THPO Prosecutor-General Chang Tou-hui noted that while the implementation of the 2.0 strategy has shown measurable growth in recovery amounts and successfully stabilized crime rates through inter-agency and public-private cooperation, the rise of AI and cross-border organized crime presents ongoing challenges. Preparations for the "Anti-Fraud Strategy 3.0" are currently underway to further refine preventative measures.