Police Officer Investigated for Illegal Data Access; Taipei Police: Unrelated to Presidential Residence Security
A female police officer in Taipei is under investigation for allegedly illegally accessing personal data for her ex-boyfriend. The Taipei City Police Department stated they will not shield their own and clarified the act is unrelated to her duties at the presidential residence.
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- 📰 Published: April 23, 2026 at 19:50
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(Central News Agency reporter Liu Chien-pang, Taipei, 23rd) A female police officer surnamed Tseng from the Zhongzheng 2nd Precinct of the Taipei City Police Department is suspected of illegally looking up personal data for her ex-boyfriend, surnamed Huang. Today, she was subjected to search and questioning by the Taipei District Prosecutors Office. The police stated that this case does not involve the security of the presidential residence, and they initiated the investigation proactively without shielding their own.
Officer Tseng is suspected of illegally assisting her ex-boyfriend Huang in accessing personal data. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office directed the Taipei City Criminal Investigation Division, Zhongzheng 2nd Precinct, and other units today to search seven locations, including the residences of Tseng and Huang, and brought the two in for questioning.
The Taipei City Zhongzheng 2nd Police Precinct issued a press release stating that the officer involved is being investigated for violating the Personal Data Protection Act. Under the direction of the Taipei District Prosecutors Office, units including the Taipei City Police Department and the Criminal Investigation Division searched the officer's office space today and seized relevant evidence.
Regarding media reports that this female officer was assigned to security tasks at the presidential residence, the Zhongzheng 2nd Precinct stated that the officer's illegal behavior has nothing to do with the residence's security. In addition to investigating according to the law, the precinct will hold relevant personnel administratively responsible for poor supervision and assessment.
The Zhongzheng 2nd Precinct stated that they actively investigate any cases involving officers violating laws and discipline. Taking a strict disciplinary stance, they do not cover up, do not harbor, and do not shield their own. They will thoroughly investigate to the end without leniency, to purify the team and demonstrate their determination to maintain police discipline. (Editor: Hsiao Po-wen) 1150423
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Officer Tseng is suspected of illegally assisting her ex-boyfriend Huang in accessing personal data. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office directed the Taipei City Criminal Investigation Division, Zhongzheng 2nd Precinct, and other units today to search seven locations, including the residences of Tseng and Huang, and brought the two in for questioning.
The Taipei City Zhongzheng 2nd Police Precinct issued a press release stating that the officer involved is being investigated for violating the Personal Data Protection Act. Under the direction of the Taipei District Prosecutors Office, units including the Taipei City Police Department and the Criminal Investigation Division searched the officer's office space today and seized relevant evidence.
Regarding media reports that this female officer was assigned to security tasks at the presidential residence, the Zhongzheng 2nd Precinct stated that the officer's illegal behavior has nothing to do with the residence's security. In addition to investigating according to the law, the precinct will hold relevant personnel administratively responsible for poor supervision and assessment.
The Zhongzheng 2nd Precinct stated that they actively investigate any cases involving officers violating laws and discipline. Taking a strict disciplinary stance, they do not cover up, do not harbor, and do not shield their own. They will thoroughly investigate to the end without leniency, to purify the team and demonstrate their determination to maintain police discipline. (Editor: Hsiao Po-wen) 1150423
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