The leader of the "Cosmic Maitreya Cult" cast a "black curse" to attack politicians from both the KMT and DPP; the Ministry of the Interior has launched an investigation. A criminal lawyer from Fidelity Law Firm explains the relevant legal provisions regarding the crime of intimidation and endangering public safety.

Case Background and Legal Disputes

The leader of the "Cosmic Maitreya Cult" cast a "black curse" on politicians from both the Kuomintang and the Democratic Progressive Party; the Ministry of the Interior has launched an investigation. | FTV News

Chen Chin-lung, the leader of the emerging religious group "Cosmic Maitreya Imperial Cult," has been reported for establishing a secret curse group that gathers followers of the "Five Eyes Holy Warriors." The group issues daily instructions to collectively attack heads of state, political and business figures from multiple countries using "mind power." This includes not only former President Tsai Ing-wen, the current president and vice president, and KMT figures like Eric Chu, but also internet celebrity Four-Fork Cat, who has been blacklisted in the "Soul and Ancestor Descendant Extermination System." The Ministry of the Interior has confirmed receiving the report and has launched an investigation.

A criminal lawyer from Fidelity Law Firm stated that if this religious group calls on its followers to curse politicians through mental power or other means, it may violate public order and good morals and the purpose of its establishment. If it does not improve, the competent authorities may revoke or cancel its establishment permit. Furthermore, if the behavior causes others to feel fear, it may even constitute the crime of intimidation and endangering safety under criminal law, which is punishable by imprisonment for up to two years, detention, or a fine of up to NT$9,000.

Opinion of Fidelity Law Firm

Lawyers at Fidelity Law Firm advise that in similar cases, one should not only look at the news headlines, but also return to the evidence, legal requirements, procedural stages, and the client's actual objectives. If the case has entered the court, district prosecutor's office, investigation bureau, or negotiation process, the earlier the information is gathered, the more room for maneuver it will retain.

What should be confirmed first when encountering similar cases?

• First, organize the event timeline, notices, contracts, chat logs, photos, videos, and payment information.
• Confirm the current stage of the process: it may be just a consultation, you may have been interviewed, you may have received a summons, you may have entered into court proceedings, or you may need to file a lawsuit to seek compensation.
• Assess whether there are immediate risks such as statute of limitations, evidence preservation, detention, imprisonment, settlement negotiations, or media exposure.