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No room for 'green energy cockroaches'! Miaoli prosecutors, police, and coast guard unite to investigate, offering a 10 million reward

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Authorities in Miaoli, Taiwan, have launched a joint operation with law enforcement and environmental agencies to combat "green energy cockroaches."
  • The initiative aims to prevent illegal interference and profiteering in the renewable energy sector.
  • A reward of up to NT$10 million is offered for information leading to the arrest of those involved in corruption within the green energy industry.

Miaoli prosecutors, police, and anti-corruption agencies have joined forces with coast guard and administrative bodies to crack down on illegal activities within the green energy sector. The operation targets what are being called "green energy cockroaches" – individuals or groups attempting to illegally profit from renewable energy projects.

The Miaoli District Prosecutors Office hosted a meeting to establish a platform for combating crimes that hinder the development of green energy. Representatives from various government departments, including political affairs, police, investigation, anti-corruption, coast guard, and administrative agencies, met with local green energy industry operators. This cross-agency collaboration aims to strengthen intelligence gathering and reporting mechanisms to enhance overall enforcement effectiveness.

Prosecutors presented analyses of green energy crime cases, detailing practical experiences in prosecuting corruption, illegal extortion, and unlawful intervention in construction projects. The goal is to help industry operators understand common criminal tactics and legal risks, thereby improving legal compliance and self-protection capabilities. Taiwan Power Company's Miaoli district office also provided updates on high-efficiency solar panel technology and the "Solar Photovoltaic Replacement Mechanism" promoted by the Ministry of Economic Affairs' Energy Administration.

District Prosecutor Lin Ying-tzu emphasized that the green energy industry is a cornerstone of the nation's energy transition and sustainable development. She stressed that judicial authorities will not tolerate crimes that disrupt this sector and harm investment willingness. The Miaoli District Prosecutors Office is urging the public to report any illegal activities, such as corrupt practices or illicit involvement in green energy construction, offering a reward of up to NT$10 million for information that leads to the conviction of corruption cases.

The judicial authorities will not tolerate crimes that disrupt this sector and harm investment willingness.

— Lin Ying-tzuDistrict Prosecutor Lin Ying-tzu emphasized the authorities' firm stance against illegal activities in the green energy industry.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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