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Couple accused of impersonating bank to scam debtors out of credit cards

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • A couple in Taiwan is accused of running a scam that tricked debtors into giving up their credit cards.
  • They allegedly posed as a bank offering debt consolidation services, then used the cards for online purchases.
  • Prosecutors are seeking over 10 years in prison and the confiscation of over 280 million NT dollars in criminal proceeds.

Authorities in Taiwan have indicted a husband and wife accused of operating a sophisticated scam targeting individuals already burdened by debt. The couple allegedly established two marketing companies in Kaohsiung City, posing as representatives of Fubon Bank or its affiliates.

They offered services to consolidate existing debts, enticing vulnerable individuals to surrender their credit cards. Instead of consolidating debts, the couple's employees allegedly used these cards for online shopping. The acquired goods were then resold, with the proceeds claimed as "debt consolidation fees."

The motive, purpose, and methods of the crime were all vile.

โ€” Miaoli District Prosecutors OfficeDescribing the alleged actions of the accused couple.

The Miaoli District Prosecutors Office stated that the couple's actions exacerbated the victims' financial and credit difficulties. Prosecutors are seeking over 10 years in prison for the couple and are requesting the court to confiscate over 280 million NT dollars in illicit gains accumulated by the companies over the years. The prosecution described the motive, purpose, and methods as "vile."

The couple's actions exacerbated the victims' financial and credit difficulties.

โ€” Miaoli District Prosecutors OfficeExplaining the impact of the alleged scam on victims.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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