Entertainer 'Prince' indicted for draft evasion, faces 2 years, 2 months jail

Taiwanese entertainer Chiu Sheng-yu, widely known as "Prince," faces indictment along with 14 other individuals for allegedly evading mandatory military service through fraudulent means. The New Taipei District Prosecutors Office has charged the group under the "Act for Punishing Offenses Relating to Military Service" and the Criminal Code for document forgery.

Prosecutors are seeking a sentence of 2 years and 2 months for Chiu, who is accused of spending NT$300,000 to circumvent his military obligations. His management company issued a statement acknowledging his "deep reflection on past mistakes" and his respect for the judicial process, pledging to "face the responsibilities he must bear."

This indictment is the second wave in an ongoing investigation into draft evasion schemes involving celebrities. The New Taipei District Court is scheduled to hear the cases of the second batch of defendants, including entertainers Darren Chen and KunDa, on August 21. Chen and KunDa are each facing a requested sentence of 2 years and 8 months.

The legal proceedings underscore the strict enforcement of Taiwan's compulsory military service laws. The outcome of these cases is being closely watched, given the public profile of the individuals involved.

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Prince has deeply reflected on past mistakes, respects the judicial process, and will face the responsibilities he must bear. Thank you all for your concern again.