Former tow yard worker arrested for theft after accessing customer data in Taiwan

A former employee of a tow yard in New Taipei City, Taiwan, is accused of stealing approximately NT$400,000 in gold and cash from a customer's residence. The incident reportedly began when the customer's motorcycle was towed for a parking violation on May 15th.

While retrieving his vehicle from the tow yard, the customer provided his personal information, including his address. Less than two weeks later, on May 26th, the customer discovered that gold, rings, and cash had been stolen from his home. The following day, his mother reported the theft to the police.

Further investigation revealed another theft of NT$10,000 from the same residence on May 29th. After reviewing surveillance footage, the customer suspected an employee from the tow yard. He filed a second police report, adding charges related to personal data protection violations.

Authorities formed a special task force and, after reviewing extensive footage and evidence, identified a 51-year-old suspect, identified as Mr. Yeh, who had been associated with the tow yard. He was apprehended on charges including unlawful restraint, theft, and violations of personal data protection laws. The case has been transferred to the Taipei District Prosecutors Office.