Hualien County Government Official Denies Allegations of Illegal Parking and Obstruction of Police

A post on the Facebook group 'Hualien Hometown Association' named 'Ms. Fan-chiang from the Hualien County Government,' accusing her of illegal parking. It claimed that when police arrived to handle the report, she questioned them, asking if they knew who she was, and argued that police should not have ticketed other vehicles. The post also stated that police should have notified her to move the car before arriving and that she later complained to the police chief.

The post pointed out that police would be reported if they didn't issue tickets, but faced difficulties when they did issue them. It questioned why a county official, who should be law-abiding, would obstruct frontline officers after violating the law.

Following the post, netizens actively commented. Although the post was deleted after an hour, screenshots circulated and sparked discussion.

Fan-chiang Hsing-ling stated in a phone interview with CNA today that if she makes a mistake and is reported or ticketed, she will pay the fine and will not argue to have it voided, accepting the due punishment.

Regarding the accusations in the post, Fan-chiang Hsing-ling said she doesn't know who wrote it, but the content is fabricated and she doesn't need to respond to untrue information. 'I know I am not that kind of person; I am at peace with my conscience and with heaven.'

The Ji'an Police Precinct stated that around 8 PM yesterday, they received a report of a vehicle illegally parked at a turn. They lawfully issued a ticket, informed the owner of the violation, and guided the vehicle to a legal parking spot.

The Hualien County Government responded today that they have proactively initiated an internal investigation. Preliminary findings suggest the anonymous online post is inconsistent with the facts. Further clarification of the facts will continue. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150407