National Security Bureau: 3 Presidential Security Personnel Involved in Signed Ball Theft Case, All Dismissed and Sent for Prosecution
National Security Bureau Director-General Tsai Ming-yen announced that in the case of presidential security personnel involved in stealing signed baseballs, in addition to the Jiang-surname security officer already sent for prosecution, two other Special Service Center personnel were found to be accomplices and failed to report the incident. A total of three individuals have now received two major demerits, been placed on the priority dismissal list, and sent for prosecution. Following an expanded investigation, the National Security Bureau has initiated legal procedures to severely punish the personnel involved.
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(Central News Agency, Taipei, 13th) The case of presidential security personnel involved in stealing signed baseballs has expanded. National Security Bureau Director-General Tsai Ming-yen announced today that in addition to the Jiang-surname security officer already sent for prosecution, an investigation revealed two other personnel were involved as accomplices and failed to report the incident. A total of three individuals have now received two major demerits, been placed on the priority dismissal list, and sent for prosecution.
The Legislative Yuan's Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee invited Tsai Ming-yen, Deputy Minister of National Defense Hsu Szu-chien, and representatives from the Ministry of the Interior and the Ocean Affairs Council to deliver a special report on 'Review of Reconnaissance Loopholes, Progress of Technology Surveillance Equipment Installation, and Improvement Measures Regarding Recent Illegal Incursions by Small Chinese Vessels into Our Territorial Waters', and to answer questions.
President Lai Ching-te watched the Taiwan-Japan international baseball exchange game at Taipei Dome in late February. A Jiang-surname security officer, during a pre-game venue security check, allegedly stole signed baseballs from the marketing company's lounge. On March 6, the National Security Bureau stated that it had immediately relieved the officer of duty, transferred the illegal part to the prosecutor's office for investigation, and expanded the investigation to see if other personnel were involved.
Kuomintang Legislator Hsu Chiao-hsin inquired about the follow-up to this case during questioning today. Tsai Ming-yen pointed out that the Jiang-surname security officer was immediately sent for prosecution. Officer Jiang was supported by the Ministry of National Defense's Military Police Command to the National Security Bureau's Special Service Center, responsible for on-site inspections before presidential events. In addition to being immediately relieved of his support duties, the Military Police Command immediately convened a personnel evaluation committee, issued two major demerits, and placed him on the priority dismissal list.
Tsai Ming-yen further mentioned that after the National Security Bureau's expanded investigation, it was discovered that two other personnel belonging to the Special Service Center might have known about the incident but failed to report it. After initiating legal procedures, it was determined that they were involved as accomplices, and both were also issued two major demerits, placed on the priority dismissal list, and sent for prosecution. (Editor: Wan Shu-chang) 1150413
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(Central News Agency, Taipei, 13th) The case of presidential security personnel involved in stealing signed baseballs has expanded. National Security Bureau Director-General Tsai Ming-yen announced today that in addition to the Jiang-surname security officer already sent for prosecution, an investigation revealed two other personnel were involved as accomplices and failed to report the incident. A total of three individuals have now received two major demerits, been placed on the priority dismissal list, and sent for prosecution.
The Legislative Yuan's Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee invited Tsai Ming-yen, Deputy Minister of National Defense Hsu Szu-chien, and representatives from the Ministry of the Interior and the Ocean Affairs Council to deliver a special report on 'Review of Reconnaissance Loopholes, Progress of Technology Surveillance Equipment Installation, and Improvement Measures Regarding Recent Illegal Incursions by Small Chinese Vessels into Our Territorial Waters', and to answer questions.
President Lai Ching-te watched the Taiwan-Japan international baseball exchange game at Taipei Dome in late February. A Jiang-surname security officer, during a pre-game venue security check, allegedly stole signed baseballs from the marketing company's lounge. On March 6, the National Security Bureau stated that it had immediately relieved the officer of duty, transferred the illegal part to the prosecutor's office for investigation, and expanded the investigation to see if other personnel were involved.
Kuomintang Legislator Hsu Chiao-hsin inquired about the follow-up to this case during questioning today. Tsai Ming-yen pointed out that the Jiang-surname security officer was immediately sent for prosecution. Officer Jiang was supported by the Ministry of National Defense's Military Police Command to the National Security Bureau's Special Service Center, responsible for on-site inspections before presidential events. In addition to being immediately relieved of his support duties, the Military Police Command immediately convened a personnel evaluation committee, issued two major demerits, and placed him on the priority dismissal list.
Tsai Ming-yen further mentioned that after the National Security Bureau's expanded investigation, it was discovered that two other personnel belonging to the Special Service Center might have known about the incident but failed to report it. After initiating legal procedures, it was determined that they were involved as accomplices, and both were also issued two major demerits, placed on the priority dismissal list, and sent for prosecution. (Editor: Wan Shu-chang) 1150413
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FAQ
How many presidential security personnel were disciplined in the signed ball theft case?
A total of 3 presidential security personnel were disciplined.
What kind of disciplinary action will the involved personnel face?
All involved personnel have received two major demerits, been placed on the priority dismissal list, and sent for prosecution.
How was this case initially discovered?
A security officer surnamed Jiang allegedly stole signed baseballs from the marketing company's lounge during a pre-game venue security check for the president.