Celebrity's Son Sun Anzu Indicted on Flamethrower, Firearms Charges; Bail Hearing Set

Taiwanese prosecutors have indicted celebrity offspring Sun Anzu, also known as Sun Chien-hao, on multiple charges including endangering public safety, threatening the public, and possessing illegal firearms. The indictment follows his arrest for allegedly using a homemade flamethrower in public and creating videos to showcase its capabilities.

Sun Anzu has been in detention for 45 days since May 16. Prosecutors are seeking his indictment for seven incidents between January and May where he allegedly operated a shoulder-mounted flamethrower in public roads, walkways, and parking lots in Taipei and New Taipei City. These actions reportedly created high-temperature flames, large amounts of black smoke, and gas leaks, endangering the public.

Additionally, Sun Anzu and his agent, Chen Yu-chung, are accused of creating five short videos on April 22 demonstrating the flamethrower's power. These videos, which included content like "Who moves first is gay" and "What's the next big thing you want to do?", are considered threats to the public. Two other individuals involved in filming the videos received a one-year suspended sentence for their role in threatening the public, requiring them to pay a fine and attend legal education courses.

Further charges relate to firearms possession. Between 2018 and 2019, Sun Anzu allegedly purchased a non-standard shotgun with lethal capabilities and a standard air rifle online for between NT$10,000 and NT$20,000. He also acquired a replica Glock pistol, which is a prohibited item. A hearing is scheduled for this afternoon, where Sun Anzu's legal team is expected to strongly advocate for his release on bail.

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Sun Anzu's lawyer will fully strive to secure bail.