Police Probe Scams Impersonating TVGH Director to Sell Drugs Using AI Voice Cloning

The Director of Taipei Veterans General Hospital (TVGH), Chen Wei-ming, has repeatedly been targeted by scammers impersonating him to sell illegal drugs online. The Beitou Police Division of the Taipei City Police Department stated today that they have notified platforms to remove 105 fraudulent ads and social media accounts. An immediate contact mechanism has been established between the hospital and the police, urging victims to preserve evidence and report cases promptly.

On the 23rd, Director Chen was approached by multiple patients during his outpatient clinic, asking if he was selling drugs online as advertised. One patient had already been deceived into buying a 'joint ointment' and brought the product along with the invoice to the hospital. Chen expressed his concern in an interview yesterday, stating that scammers are using AI voice cloning technology to 'defraud for money and harm lives,' and called on victims to take legal action together.

TVGH issued a statement reminding the public that no doctor at the hospital will promote or sell any commercial products. 'If you see such advertisements, please stay alert. We urge everyone: do not buy, do not click, and report immediately to the platform or call the 165 anti-fraud hotline.' The Beitou Police Division added that medical fraud is more dangerous than general scams as it could cause victims to delay proper medical treatment or endanger their lives due to unknown drug ingredients. The Shilin District Prosecutors Office is now leading the investigation.