Prosecutor makes historic visit to remote islands for anti-fraud, anti-bribery campaign

In an unprecedented move, Lienchiang District Prosecutor's Office Chief Prosecutor Yang Yi-yun made a whirlwind visit to the remote islands of Gaodeng and Liangdao. Accompanied by Lieutenant General Yin Chang-jung, commander of the Army's Matsu Defense Command, Yang conducted legal education sessions for the troops stationed on these islands, focusing on anti-fraud and anti-bribery measures.

This marks the first time a chief prosecutor from Lienchiang has visited Gaodeng and Liangdao for such outreach. Yang described the soldiers' reception as "great" and noted that she and her colleague, court clerk Chen Hui-ping, were the only two women on the islands that day. While acknowledging that the islands lack convenience stores or ATMs, making direct ATM-related scams unlikely, she stressed that soldiers are still vulnerable to fraud when on leave.

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This is the first time a chief prosecutor from Lienchiang District has visited Gaodeng and Liangdao to promote "anti-fraud" and "anti-bribery." The soldiers gave me a "great" impression!

The legal education covered common scam tactics such as "fake dating," "fake investments," and "fake text messages." Soldiers were also warned against online gambling and sharing personal bank accounts, which could lead them into traps set by fraud rings. The prosecutor's office highlighted that since 2026, fraud cases involving military personnel in Matsu have seen a substantial decline, with recent reports of soldiers successfully identifying and thwarting scam attempts due to heightened awareness.

In anticipation of the 2026 local public official elections, Yang also discussed common forms of vote-buying, including offering free airfare, boat tickets, or cash in exchange for votes. The Lienchiang District Prosecutor's Office urged the public to report any information related to vote-buying, offering substantial rewards for verified tips. A dedicated hotline has been established, with assurances of strict confidentiality for informants.

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Although Gaodeng Island and Liangdao do not have convenience stores or ATMs, there won't be situations where people are scammed into operating at an ATM. However, soldiers may still encounter scams when they return to Taiwan on leave; through legal education, we can raise the soldiers' awareness.