Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure

The Aierli Self-Help Group, with 800 members, has exceeded its group limit, and complaints have surged by over 200. Aierli announces a "full refund" with no deduction for gifts and no handling fees. (Reported by Cao Wenning, CTi News) News Link: The well-known chain medical aesthetics group Aierli has been embroiled in a hidden camera scandal. Police and prosecutors are currently searching all branches across Taiwan and reviewing patient records to identify potential victims. However, during the investigation, it was discovered that a surveillance engineer surnamed Xie had received instructions from higher-ups to dismantle the surveillance mainframes in 10 branches in central and northern Taiwan…

The Aierli voyeurism scandal continues to escalate; equipment supplier admits to high-level orders to "destroy evidence" │ Mirror News reporter Zhang Jinghan News Link: The well-known chain medical aesthetics group Aierli has been embroiled in a voyeurism scandal. Police and prosecutors are currently searching all branches across Taiwan and reviewing patient records to identify potential victims. However, during the investigation, it was discovered that a surveillance engineer surnamed Xie had received prior instructions from higher-ups to dismantle and even format the mainframes of surveillance cameras in 10 branches in central and northern Taiwan, attempting to destroy evidence. Furthermore, it was found that minors were also filmed. Lawyer Li Yusheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that consumers of medical aesthetics procedures…

Hidden Camera Scandals Erupt in Clinic Area; Health Bureau Raids Banqiao Branch of Airlie Group | TVBS News Reporter Guo Ying News Link: The Airlie Group has been embroiled in a hidden camera scandal. New Taipei City consumer protection officials and health bureau personnel raided the Banqiao branch to confirm refund matters. However, a former employee has come forward accusing the company of requiring employees to post reviews and delaying salary payments. Although the equipment manufacturer stated that installing surveillance cameras is illegal, legal experts analyze that to become a cooperating witness, one must be helpful to the case, but given the clear evidence of criminal activity, the chances are slim. Attorney Xu Wanwei of Fidelity Law Firm stated that a cooperating witness must assist…

Chang Shu-yuan, accused of murdering his wife and children for insurance fraud, remained silent throughout the 40 questions posed by the prosecutor and judge during his trial. This case, which has been continuously followed by the New Taipei District Court, saw a flurry of hearings last month. Chang Shu-yuan exercised his right to remain silent in the face of forty questions from the prosecutor and judge, marking a first in the history of public participation in trials. However, legal experts analyze that although he exercised his right to remain silent, the judge will still determine the sentence based on the relevant evidence, and may even consider his poor attitude after the crime, thus imposing a heavier sentence. Attorney Li Yu-sheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that although the defendant is legally entitled to remain silent, the judge can still make decisions based on the existing evidence…

Is Ko Wen-je facing another case? The demolition of the Zhongxiao Bridge approach road is suspected of involving bribery; the Taipei District Prosecutors Office is investigating. | FTV News Reporter Huang Guocheng News Link: Ko Wen-je, the founding chairman of the Taiwan People's Party, was sentenced to 17 years in prison in the first instance for corruption; there may be more unexploded bombs to come. Last week, the Agency Against Corruption summoned witnesses to investigate the Ko government's "Zhongxiao Bridge approach road demolition project." The witnesses' petitions have now been released, directly pointing out that the construction methods did not match the tender specifications. The safer but more expensive "cutting method" was changed to a cheaper but dangerous "breaking method," reducing the project cost from NT$310 million to less than NT$30 million. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office is also investigating this case. Fuda Law Firm…

Wrongfully convicted for 30 years! Su Yaohui acquitted in retrial for attempted murder | TTV News reporter Li Ruoci News link: Nearly 30 years ago, a murder occurred on Qingyun Road, Tucheng District, New Taipei City. Two suspects, armed with machetes, severely injured a couple surnamed Zhan. Based on a color photograph provided by the police, the couple identified Su Yaohui, the man wearing a full-face helmet, as the perpetrator. He was sentenced to eight years in prison in a second trial for attempted murder. Su Yaohui maintained his innocence and spent 25 years on the run, appealing his case. The Supreme Court twice overturned the original verdict. Nearly 30 years later, the High Court today (the 29th) ruled that there was insufficient evidence and acquitted him, clearing his name…

Yunyun Technology's CEO, Zeng Zhixin, was sentenced to life imprisonment for murder. He displayed a sinister smile, and his family wept in court. (Reported by Wang Zhongjun and Huang Tianyou, One TV News and Era News) Link: Zeng Zhixin, head of Yunyun Technology, repeatedly argued with his chief technology officer, surnamed Liang, over differing business philosophies. Last March, he fatally stabbed Liang, leading to indictment by the Taipei District Prosecutors Office and trial at the National Judges Court. This afternoon (30th), he was sentenced to life imprisonment for murder and deprived of his civil rights for life. However, this outcome was unacceptable to his family, who wept in court. Zeng Zhixin attended the sentencing hearing at the Taipei District Court this afternoon. During the trial, he frequently played the victim card, saying he knew he was guilty…

Outrageous! A man on the Taipei Metro stared at women around him, then approached her, making disgusting "hehehe" sounds. Lawyer Hsu Wan-wei explains the definition of sexual harassment and related legal responsibilities. | FTV News reporters Li Yu-han and Tsai Cheng-han. News Link: Taipei Report. A woman was taking the MRT home from work when she noticed a man across from her constantly staring at the women around her, eventually looking at her and approaching her, even making disgusting "hehehe" sounds. Terrified, she quickly ran away and reported it to station staff. It was later discovered that the man was a notorious repeat harasser on the MRT, having been filmed multiple times for sexual harassment…

Exclusive: Sham Loan, Real Property Seizure - Woman Borrows from "Loan Shark," Only to Have Property Transferred | ETtoday News Reporter Yao Yiting News Link: A woman desperately wanted to buy a house, but due to strict central bank credit controls, obtaining a bank loan was difficult. She borrowed money privately from a "loan shark," resulting in the signing of promissory notes and various contracts. Unable to pay the monthly interest of NT$130,000, the house was forced to be transferred to the lender, resulting in a financial loss of at least NT$3 million. Lawyers warn that similar cases of sham loans used to seize property are rampant, and caution is advised when buying or selling property. Lawyer Li Yusheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that if borrowing or selling, one should first assess their repayment ability…

Here we go again! "Goodnight Chicken," a popular internet celebrity, who served two years in prison in Cambodia and just returned to Taiwan this month, was arrested for livestreaming his adventures in an abandoned hospital last Saturday night. However, after only an hour of streaming, police arrived on a tip and took him to the police station. Goodnight Chicken later admitted that he knew doing this in Taiwan was risky and that he would move abroad in the future. He was criticized by netizens for not learning his lesson. Lawyer Li Yusheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that the perpetrator's actions constituted unwarranted infringement…

Dissatisfied with delivering in the rain! Delivery driver picks dirt from his shoes and pours rainwater into food! │ CTV News reporter Du Yixuan News Link: A resident in New Taipei City ordered food late at night, only to find that the delivery driver had poured rainwater from his shoes into the food, and then picked dirt from his feet and added it in as well. When caught red-handed, the driver claimed he did it because he was upset about delivering in the rain. Lawyer Li Yusheng of Fuda Law Firm stated that the delivery driver's act of pouring dirty rainwater into the food, rendering it inedible, constitutes the crime of property damage under criminal law, punishable by up to two years in prison…

Ko Wen-je's second trial may overturn the verdict; prosecution appeals and convicts Xiao Shen of 1500. Xiao Shen's smile confirms Ko Wen-je accepted a 2.1 million NTD bribe from the judge - there was a quid pro quo relationship. Reporter Wang Yiqi, Dai Weichen. News Link: Lawyer Li Yusheng of Fuda Law Firm stated that regarding the 1500 NTD, the prosecution can still investigate and find evidence separately. If the actual flow of funds can be traced, whether it's a cold wallet or an overseas account, the fund's trajectory is irrefutable evidence. Second, they can seek witnesses, making breakthroughs from involved middlemen or accountants, persuading them to become witnesses for the prosecution. Third, they can use situational evidence, comparing the time points recorded in the accounting books with the Jinhua Province's lenient bonus system…