National Police Agency Inspects 401 Locations in Anti-Voyeurism Crackdown, Investigating About 9 Brands

Central Message (CNA reporter Huang Li-yun, Taipei, 18th) Several cosmetic surgery clinics have recently been embroiled in scandals involving hidden pinhole cameras for surreptitious filming. The National Police Agency's Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) stated tonight that a nationwide anti-voyeurism inspection project has inspected 401 locations as of yesterday, with two suspected of having secret recording devices. Additionally, about 9 brands and 70 branches are under investigation. The CIB stated in a press release tonight, supplementing the response to questions in the Legislative Yuan's Internal Administration Committee today about the handling of illegal voyeurism cases, that it has a zero-tolerance policy for any voyeuristic behavior that infringes on privacy. The CIB said that last week, following instructions from the Executive Yuan, it first collaborated with the Ministry of Justice and relevant local government agencies to conduct a special investigation in accordance with the Criminal Code, Personal Data Protection Act, and Medical Care Act, to vigorously crack down on illegal voyeurism and to do everything possible to stop the spread of images. The CIB explained that as of yesterday, police agencies nationwide, in cooperation with local competent authorities, have conducted joint administrative inspections against voyeurism, inspecting a total of 401 locations. Among them, the six special municipalities accounted for 356 locations, and other counties and cities accounted for 45. Suspected secret recording devices were found in two of these locations (1 in Taichung City, 1 in Tainan City). The police have immediately seized the relevant evidence and are continuing to expand their investigation into the personnel involved and the source of the equipment. The CIB stated that since first receiving related reports on the 1st of this month, it has been statistically determined that about 9 brands and approximately 70 branches are involved, all of which have been reported to prosecutors for investigation under their command. According to sources, the related brands include i-Aesthetics Clinic, Dr-Shine Clinic, St. Eiel Clinic, Rui En Postpartum Nursing Home, KyoTo-Do, Yan Mi Ming Clinic in Central West District, Gclinic Aesthetic, La Fée Clinic in Taichung, and JSC Clinic in Kaohsiung. Regarding the issue of managing special imaging equipment, the CIB stated that because the sale of such equipment involves diverse scenarios, types, and needs, whether a real-name system can effectively prevent crime will be studied with relevant agencies as directed by the Executive Yuan. As for how to effectively manage sales on e-commerce platforms, they will cooperate with the Ministry of Digital Affairs for study. The strengthening of management for construction companies will also be continuously studied and clarified in cooperation with relevant competent authorities. (Editor: Li Hsi-chang) 1150518 Stand with facts; every donation you make is a force for protecting press freedom. Download the CNA "First-Hand News" APP to get the latest news in real-time. The text, images, and videos on this website may not be reproduced, publicly broadcast, or publicly transmitted and used without authorization.