Taichung police officers investigated for alleged ticket-fixing corruption

Taichung City police are embroiled in a corruption scandal, with officers accused of manipulating traffic violation tickets for personal gain. The investigation centers on allegations of altering fines, specifically changing more expensive "white slips" to cheaper "red slips."

One police officer, identified by the surname Chen, has been detained pending investigation and is subject to a pre-trial detention order. Ten other officers, including one surnamed Huang, have been released on bail ranging from NT$50,000 to NT$80,000 (approximately $1,500 to $2,500 USD). They are suspected of falsifying documents and profiting from the scheme.

The alleged misconduct occurred between 2019 and 2021 while the officers were stationed at the Dajun Police Station in Taichung's Fourth Precinct. Investigators suspect that the officers manipulated records due to personal requests, thereby reducing the fines for certain traffic violations.

Taichung City Police Bureau stated it is cooperating fully with the Taichung District Prosecutors Office's investigation. The bureau reiterated its commitment to upholding principles of transparency and accountability, vowing to strengthen internal discipline and legal education to maintain the integrity of the police force. This incident follows a similar "white slip to red slip" corruption case involving 31 officers from the Xitun Police Station that is currently under trial.