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The police have identified white-collar accomplices of a fraudulent group and have begun investigations. Recently, the Criminal Investigation Bureau showcased evidence of collusion with the fraud group during a special press conference, such as loan agency documents. Fraud crimes have gradually become rampant, with an increasing number of white-collar professionals participating, creating a fraud industrial chain, raising concerns that Taiwan could become a kingdom of fraud. The police have found that at least 20 types of white-collar industries have been infiltrated, including the police, judiciary, banking, and cryptocurrency sectors, and have intensified their crackdown on these "high-level" accomplices, urging them to surrender and provide information. In recent cases uncovered, lawyers and judges have been involved in fraud, which is shocking.

The police have targeted the "white-collar accomplices" of the fraud syndicates for investigation. At a press conference presenting the results of a special investigation by the Criminal Investigation Bureau, evidence such as loan agency documents collaborating with the fraud group were displayed, linking the financing company head and the land office personnel to the crime.

Fraud crimes are becoming increasingly rampant, with the lure of high profits encouraging more individuals to take risks by engaging with fraud syndicates. There are even instances of "infiltration" where professionals such as police officers, judges, and lawyers have become embroiled in such activities. An officer from the Criminal Investigation Bureau pointed out that currently, at least over 20 types of white-collar professions are intertwined with fraud syndicates, forming a complete fraud industry chain. If all industries are affected, Taiwan could become a veritable Kingdom of Fraud.

• Among the members of traditional telecom fraud syndicates are financiers, telemarketers, holders of dummy accounts, and handover drivers; except for the financiers, most belong to the blue-collar class.
• Due to the considerable profits from fraud, the financial losses across the country can reach 200 to 300 million NTD daily, with many industries linked to fraud syndicates.
• According to the police's recent investigative experience, including those from the police force, judiciary, bank employees, land office personnel, virtual currency merchants, pawn shops, gold shops, financing companies, car dealerships, advertising agents, SMS media, as well as web engineers, server providers, and telecom operators, there are already over 20 types of white-collar professions infiltrated by fraud syndicates.

The Criminal Investigation Bureau is analyzing the flow of money and telecom communications, identifying white-collar accomplices, and viewing them as "high-level" members of the fraud structure for targeted action. At the same time, they urge relevant individuals to surrender to the police and provide intelligence about the fraud syndicates.

For example, the Taipei District Prosecutor's Office investigated a case last year where a lawyer served as a strategist for a fraud syndicate, discovering that several lawyers conspired to monitor the arrested drivers in various courts to prevent the disclosure of other accomplices' identities. Furthermore, a judge was found to be involved in concealing the fraud group's illicit funds within the court. A prosecutor’s boyfriend attempted to join the fraud syndicate, and the prosecutor allegedly told him that it was a tremendous opportunity to enter the fraud circle.

Additionally, the Criminal Investigation Bureau uncovered the first "ground master" fraud case last year, where a local village leader exploited the death of an elderly resident who left no will in their jurisdiction, conspiring with the main suspect to forge a will in order to inherit property and savings. They also enlisted other village leaders, aides to public representatives, and notaries, even colluding with police and household registration staff to illegally access personal data, ultimately defrauding about 150 million NTD with forged lawyer certifications.

Moreover, the fraud syndicates would arrange for lawyers to contact victims to comfort and observe them. Once the victims' savings were exhausted, they would recommend legitimate asset companies for real estate collateral, subsequently offering "kickbacks" at rates higher than the market rate.