St. E Clinic Accused of Secret Filming Case, Taipei Prosecutors Order Director Bailed at NT$3 Million
Taipei prosecutors ordered Li Yizhan, the director of St. E Clinic, to be bailed at NT$3 million after he was summoned for questioning regarding allegations of secret filming at the aesthetic clinic. The investigation began after a citizen reported being secretly filmed during a visit, leading to police searches and the discovery of publicly placed cameras facing patient beds.
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- 📰 Published: May 14, 2026 at 01:21
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(Central News Agency reporter Hsieh Chun-lin, Taipei, May 14) The suspected pinhole camera incident at a medical aesthetic clinic continues to unfold. A citizen reported being secretly filmed during a visit to St. E Clinic, prompting an investigation by Taipei City police and prosecutors. Taipei prosecutors summoned clinic director Li Yizhan for questioning on the 13th and later ordered his bail at NT$3 million on charges including obstructing sexual privacy.
The Zhongzheng First Precinct of the Taipei City Police Department received a report around 8 PM on the 8th from a citizen claiming to have been filmed during a medical treatment at St. E Clinic, expressing concerns about potential violations of sexual privacy and evidence tampering by the clinic.
The Zhongzheng First Precinct and the Criminal Investigation Division's Science and Technology Crime Unit of the Taipei City Police Department formed a special task force on the 9th, searching St. E Clinic. They conducted a comprehensive sweep with infrared anti-pinhole detectors, inspecting the premises and executing consented searches and evidence preservation. Police found publicly installed cameras in consultation rooms and other areas, with lenses pointed towards patient beds. A simultaneous inspection of other locations within the clinic initially revealed no pinhole cameras or signs of removal.
Police also notified Li Yizhan to cooperate with the investigation. On the 9th, Li explained the situation at the police station accompanied by his lawyer and was subsequently released. On the 11th, police requested the Taipei District Prosecutors Office to direct the investigation. The Taipei Prosecutors assigned the case to the Women and Children Protection Unit, investigating charges of obstructing sexual privacy and violating secrets. On the same day, they directed the Da'an Precinct to search St. E Clinic's Taipei Zhongxiao branch to preserve evidence. On the 13th, Li was again summoned for questioning and was ordered to be bailed at NT$3 million late at night.
St. E Medical Aesthetic Group issued a statement on the 9th, indicating that to avoid potential future medical disputes and protect the rights of the clinic and consumers, and in compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act and relevant regulations of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, explicit written consent is obtained from every consumer before treatments for audio and video recording during the procedure. The retention period is one month after the treatment concludes.
The statement added that recently, due to the secret filming case involving the IRIE Group, some consumers were worried and requested St. E Medical Aesthetic Group to delete audio and video recordings made during their treatments. St. E Medical Aesthetic Group promptly deleted all audio and video recordings in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act, but retained backend records of the images for inspection by law enforcement, in compliance with legal requirements. (Edited by Chen Cheng-chien) 1150514
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(Central News Agency reporter Hsieh Chun-lin, Taipei, May 14) The suspected pinhole camera incident at a medical aesthetic clinic continues to unfold. A citizen reported being secretly filmed during a visit to St. E Clinic, prompting an investigation by Taipei City police and prosecutors. Taipei prosecutors summoned clinic director Li Yizhan for questioning on the 13th and later ordered his bail at NT$3 million on charges including obstructing sexual privacy.
The Zhongzheng First Precinct of the Taipei City Police Department received a report around 8 PM on the 8th from a citizen claiming to have been filmed during a medical treatment at St. E Clinic, expressing concerns about potential violations of sexual privacy and evidence tampering by the clinic.
The Zhongzheng First Precinct and the Criminal Investigation Division's Science and Technology Crime Unit of the Taipei City Police Department formed a special task force on the 9th, searching St. E Clinic. They conducted a comprehensive sweep with infrared anti-pinhole detectors, inspecting the premises and executing consented searches and evidence preservation. Police found publicly installed cameras in consultation rooms and other areas, with lenses pointed towards patient beds. A simultaneous inspection of other locations within the clinic initially revealed no pinhole cameras or signs of removal.
Police also notified Li Yizhan to cooperate with the investigation. On the 9th, Li explained the situation at the police station accompanied by his lawyer and was subsequently released. On the 11th, police requested the Taipei District Prosecutors Office to direct the investigation. The Taipei Prosecutors assigned the case to the Women and Children Protection Unit, investigating charges of obstructing sexual privacy and violating secrets. On the same day, they directed the Da'an Precinct to search St. E Clinic's Taipei Zhongxiao branch to preserve evidence. On the 13th, Li was again summoned for questioning and was ordered to be bailed at NT$3 million late at night.
St. E Medical Aesthetic Group issued a statement on the 9th, indicating that to avoid potential future medical disputes and protect the rights of the clinic and consumers, and in compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act and relevant regulations of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, explicit written consent is obtained from every consumer before treatments for audio and video recording during the procedure. The retention period is one month after the treatment concludes.
The statement added that recently, due to the secret filming case involving the IRIE Group, some consumers were worried and requested St. E Medical Aesthetic Group to delete audio and video recordings made during their treatments. St. E Medical Aesthetic Group promptly deleted all audio and video recordings in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act, but retained backend records of the images for inspection by law enforcement, in compliance with legal requirements. (Edited by Chen Cheng-chien) 1150514
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