Crime of profiteering

Last Updated: November 5, 2025 | Author: Attorney Li Yusheng (Lead Attorney at Fidelity Law Firm / Guest Legal Commentator for Political Talk Shows) Foreword: That Subpoena almost ruined his 20-year public service career. "Attorney, I really didn't take any money. I just wanted to finish the project quickly..." This was the first thing Section Chief Zhang (pseudonym) said to us, trembling, when he first came to Fidelity Law Firm. Section Chief Zhang is a senior civil servant who has served in the public works sector for over 20 years. Worried that the project would be delayed due to the typhoon season and cause flooding, he verbally agreed to the contractor changing the construction methods without completing the design change procedure. Although the project was completed on schedule, the contractor saved some costs, and Section Chief Zhang was subsequently investigated…

Last Updated: October 31, 2025 | Author: Attorney Li Yusheng (Lead Attorney at Fidelity Law Firm / Guest Legal Commentator for Political Talk Shows) Foreword: A Civil Servant's Nightmare: Just a Moment of Negligence or a Crime? In the civil service, many conscientious and responsible civil servants often face a fear: despite not accepting any bribes or favors, simply acting to facilitate the public, or due to negligence in administrative procedures, they suddenly receive a summons from the investigation authorities, accused of "profiteering" under the Anti-Corruption Act. If you or your relatives are facing questioning by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) or the Investigation Bureau, please remain calm. "Convenience for the public" and "profiteering" are often separated by a thin line, and defining this line is the core of legal debate. This article will be written by a professional corruption lawyer from Fidelity Law Firm…

Last updated: September 28, 2025 | By: Attorney Li Yusheng (Fidelity Legal Host/Guest Legal Commentator on Political Talk Shows) The key to successfully defending an acquittal in corruption cases lies in Taiwan. Corruption cases are strictly regulated by the Anti-Corruption Act. Accused of accepting or offering bribes carries severe penalties, potentially exceeding five years or even life imprisonment. However, many cases suffer from insufficient evidence, misapplication of the law, or disputes over the identification of civil servants. Our law firm consistently achieves acquittals in these cases due to our precise understanding of the legal issues and litigation strategies. The following are the keys to our success: 1. "Identification of Civil Servants" is the primary issue. According to the Anti-Corruption Act, the perpetrator must possess "civil servant" status...

Last updated: August 15, 2025 | Author: Attorney Li Yusheng (Fidelity Legal Host/Guest Legal Commentator on Political Talk Show) ⚠️ Urgent Reminder: If you are under investigation under the Anti-Corruption Ordinance, please take the following actions immediately: Key Navigation: 1. What is the "Big Water Tank Theory"? The Supreme Court's ruling defines it this way: When a civil servant is accused of "abusing his or her position to accept improper benefits" (Article 5, Paragraph 1, Clause 3 of the Anti-Corruption Ordinance), the Big Water Tank Theory is the most critical defense strategy for innocence. Its legal basis comes from: "The Supreme Court's 101st Taiwan High-Level Decision No. 4598" clearly states: "Civil servants will...

Lawyers in Civil Servant Corruption Cases Offer a Survival Guide for Under Investigation. When unexpectedly summoned for an interview or search by prosecutors and investigators, most civil servants panic. According to the Supreme Court's ruling in 2011, "Even if a civil servant accepts property, even if it does not violate their duties, it may still constitute a crime under Article 5, Paragraph 1, Clause 3 of the Anti-Corruption Act." Finding the right lawyer can be crucial in influencing the outcome of the case. Three types of corruption charges you may face: 1. Seeking profit (Article 6 of the Anti-Corruption Act); 2. Accepting bribes (Article 5 of the Anti-Corruption Act); 3. Bribery (Article 122 of the Criminal Law). Seven steps you must take immediately before being interviewed by prosecutors and investigators: 1. Immediately invoke your right to remain silent; 2. Carefully review the list of seized items; 3. Completely disconnect from social media apps...