Taiwan Man Sentenced to Prison for Threatening eBay Employees with Massacre

A man from Hsinchu, Taiwan, has been sentenced to four months in prison for making terroristic threats against eBay employees. The Hsinchu District Court convicted the man, identified as Kuo, of public intimidation after he sent a series of emails to eBay staff.

In the emails, sent on November 13, 2025, Kuo demanded the return of money he believed he was owed. He escalated his threats by stating he might bring a gun to the company and carry out a "devastating massacre" targeting the employees if his demands were not met. These messages clearly indicated an intent to harm specific individuals and the public at large.

The court emphasized that Kuo failed to use rational and peaceful methods to resolve his consumer dispute with eBay. Instead, he resorted to threats that instilled fear in the company's employees, thereby causing public harm. The judge deemed his actions reprehensible and a cause for public concern.

Kuo's conviction highlights the legal consequences of using threats and intimidation to settle grievances. The sentence reflects the court's stance on protecting individuals and the public from such dangerous behavior, particularly when it involves threats of violence against a workplace.

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Hurry up and return my money, otherwise I might bring a gun to your company and shoot, I want to kill your employees! I will carry out a devastating massacre at your company!