Taipei Candidates' Posters Vandalized with Mustaches

Seven city council candidates in Taipei's Neihu district had their campaign posters defaced with mustaches drawn in correction fluid and marker pens. The vandalism, which occurred along Chenggong Road Section 2, affected candidates from various political parties.

Police identified and apprehended a 41-year-old woman in connection with the incident. She confessed to the act, explaining that she had been unemployed for several months and was experiencing significant stress and low mood. She claimed to have acted on impulse while passing the posters, using the vandalism as an emotional outlet rather than targeting specific candidates or parties.

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I acted on impulse... not targeting specific parties or candidates.

Investigators reviewed surveillance footage from intersections and nearby businesses to identify the suspect. The distinctive handwriting and physical characteristics helped them quickly zero in on the woman, who resides within the jurisdiction. The police have forwarded the case to prosecutors, charging her with property damage and violating the Social Order Maintenance Act.

With elections approaching, the Neihu Precinct urged the public to express opinions rationally and respect others' property, warning against impulsive actions that could lead to legal consequences.

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We urge the public to express opinions rationally and respect others' property, and not to break the law out of momentary impulse.