Lee Chian-lung's Car Reportedly Tracked; New Taipei Police to Visit Despite No Formal Report
Following reports of a tracker on KMT Vice Chairman Lee Chian-lung's car, New Taipei police stated no report was filed but will proactively visit him to assess security needs.
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- 📰 Published: April 15, 2026 at 23:56
- 🔍 Collected: April 16, 2026 at 00:02 (5 min after Published)
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(CNA Reporter Huang Hsu-sheng, New Taipei City, 15th) The New Taipei City Police Department issued a statement tonight saying that they have not received any report regarding media claims that a tracking device was planted on the car of Kuomintang (KMT) Vice Chairman and Secretary-General Lee Chian-lung. Deputy Commissioner Lin Wu-hung will proactively visit him on the 16th to understand the details and his security needs.
Several television stations, online newspapers, and online media reported today that a tracking device was installed on KMT Vice Chairman Lee Chian-lung's car, but Lee declined to report the incident to the police.
The New Taipei City Police Department responded to the matter with a written statement tonight, stating that after verification, they have not yet received a formal report from Lee Chian-lung himself or his representative regarding this case.
The police department stated that upon learning of the message, based on their duty to maintain public order, Deputy Commissioner Lin Wu-hung took the initiative to contact Lee Chian-lung by phone to express concern. They discussed matters related to accepting a police report and inquired whether security checks should be conducted on his current vehicle and residence.
The police said that after communication and understanding, Lee Chian-lung indicated he is currently declining to report the incident. The police department respects the party's wishes, but if concrete evidence of illegal activity is discovered, they will immediately initiate a proactive investigation.
The police pointed out that they have arranged to assign Deputy Commissioner Lin Wu-hung to proactively visit Lee Chian-lung tomorrow morning (16th) to discuss the details of the case and subsequent security needs in depth, and to consult his opinions on personal safety maintenance. The police department will develop appropriate plans based on his wishes and actual needs to implement safety protection measures, prevent any illegal infringement, and maintain social order. (Editor: Lee Heng-shan) 1150415
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(CNA Reporter Huang Hsu-sheng, New Taipei City, 15th) The New Taipei City Police Department issued a statement tonight saying that they have not received any report regarding media claims that a tracking device was planted on the car of Kuomintang (KMT) Vice Chairman and Secretary-General Lee Chian-lung. Deputy Commissioner Lin Wu-hung will proactively visit him on the 16th to understand the details and his security needs.
Several television stations, online newspapers, and online media reported today that a tracking device was installed on KMT Vice Chairman Lee Chian-lung's car, but Lee declined to report the incident to the police.
The New Taipei City Police Department responded to the matter with a written statement tonight, stating that after verification, they have not yet received a formal report from Lee Chian-lung himself or his representative regarding this case.
The police department stated that upon learning of the message, based on their duty to maintain public order, Deputy Commissioner Lin Wu-hung took the initiative to contact Lee Chian-lung by phone to express concern. They discussed matters related to accepting a police report and inquired whether security checks should be conducted on his current vehicle and residence.
The police said that after communication and understanding, Lee Chian-lung indicated he is currently declining to report the incident. The police department respects the party's wishes, but if concrete evidence of illegal activity is discovered, they will immediately initiate a proactive investigation.
The police pointed out that they have arranged to assign Deputy Commissioner Lin Wu-hung to proactively visit Lee Chian-lung tomorrow morning (16th) to discuss the details of the case and subsequent security needs in depth, and to consult his opinions on personal safety maintenance. The police department will develop appropriate plans based on his wishes and actual needs to implement safety protection measures, prevent any illegal infringement, and maintain social order. (Editor: Lee Heng-shan) 1150415
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