Lawyer You Guang-de Escapes Bail by Destroying Electronic Bracelet, 3 Accomplices Detained
Lawyer You Guang-de, out on bail for a fraud case, destroyed his electronic bracelet in March and fled the country. The Taoyuan District Prosecutors Office detained three men, Chen, Guo, and Wu, who assisted in his escape, and their detention was approved. Chen arranged a vehicle and removed the bracelet, Wu mediated with Guo, and Guo transported You by fishing boat from Tainan to waters off Penghu, where he was transferred to another vessel. You's father apologized, stating his son was inexperienced and misled.
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(Central News Agency reporter Wu Rui-chi, Taoyuan, 15th) Lawyer You Guang-de, who was granted bail by the court in a fraud case, cut off his electronic bracelet in March and smuggled himself out of the country. The Taoyuan District Court reported You's bail jumping and escape to the Taoyuan District Prosecutors Office. The prosecutors subsequently arrested and detained three men, Chen, Guo, and Wu, who assisted in his escape, and their detention was approved.
The Taoyuan District Prosecutors Office issued a press release today stating that after You Guang-de was released on bail for a fraud case and placed under electronic monitoring, it was discovered that Chen, Guo, and Wu, knowing that You was a criminal defendant under surveillance, conspired to assist him in planning his escape route and rendezvous.
After filtering a large amount of movement data, the special task force confirmed that Chen rented a vehicle for NT$75,000 and removed You's electronic bracelet inside the car. Wu mediated with Guo for a reward of NT$100,000 to assist in the smuggling. Guo, for NT$500,000, drove a sea fishing boat on the evening of March 22nd, transporting You from the Zengwun River estuary in Tainan to waters off Penghu, where he was then transferred to an unknown vessel to escape the country.
The prosecutors stated that after tracking the whereabouts of Chen and the other two, the special task force swiftly arrested Chen on March 31st, and subsequently arrested Guo and Wu on April 8th and 9th, respectively. Guo's boat was also seized. After questioning, the prosecutors applied to the court for detention and prohibition of communication for the three men on suspicion of harboring a criminal, which was approved.
You Guang-de's father also issued a statement of apology, saying that You Guang-de is not that bad, and although he loves money, he is very frugal and does not enjoy luxury. He found a sense of accomplishment in his work, but was detained less than 5 years after becoming a lawyer, with the last 2 years being in detention. He stated, "He lacked social experience and was lured by bad people, mistakenly falling into the trap of the law." He sincerely hopes for a chance for his son to reform and start anew. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150415
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(Central News Agency reporter Wu Rui-chi, Taoyuan, 15th) Lawyer You Guang-de, who was granted bail by the court in a fraud case, cut off his electronic bracelet in March and smuggled himself out of the country. The Taoyuan District Court reported You's bail jumping and escape to the Taoyuan District Prosecutors Office. The prosecutors subsequently arrested and detained three men, Chen, Guo, and Wu, who assisted in his escape, and their detention was approved.
The Taoyuan District Prosecutors Office issued a press release today stating that after You Guang-de was released on bail for a fraud case and placed under electronic monitoring, it was discovered that Chen, Guo, and Wu, knowing that You was a criminal defendant under surveillance, conspired to assist him in planning his escape route and rendezvous.
After filtering a large amount of movement data, the special task force confirmed that Chen rented a vehicle for NT$75,000 and removed You's electronic bracelet inside the car. Wu mediated with Guo for a reward of NT$100,000 to assist in the smuggling. Guo, for NT$500,000, drove a sea fishing boat on the evening of March 22nd, transporting You from the Zengwun River estuary in Tainan to waters off Penghu, where he was then transferred to an unknown vessel to escape the country.
The prosecutors stated that after tracking the whereabouts of Chen and the other two, the special task force swiftly arrested Chen on March 31st, and subsequently arrested Guo and Wu on April 8th and 9th, respectively. Guo's boat was also seized. After questioning, the prosecutors applied to the court for detention and prohibition of communication for the three men on suspicion of harboring a criminal, which was approved.
You Guang-de's father also issued a statement of apology, saying that You Guang-de is not that bad, and although he loves money, he is very frugal and does not enjoy luxury. He found a sense of accomplishment in his work, but was detained less than 5 years after becoming a lawyer, with the last 2 years being in detention. He stated, "He lacked social experience and was lured by bad people, mistakenly falling into the trap of the law." He sincerely hopes for a chance for his son to reform and start anew. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150415
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FAQ
Why did lawyer You Guang-de escape?
Lawyer You Guang-de escaped after destroying his electronic bracelet while out on bail for a fraud case.
Who helped You Guang-de escape?
Three men, identified as Chen, Guo, and Wu, assisted You Guang-de in his escape and have since been detained.