Taiwan police arrest two in investment scam ring

Police in Taiwan have arrested two men accused of operating as a "money collector" and a "courier" for a fraud syndicate. The suspects, a 23-year-old man surnamed Jiang and a 20-year-old man surnamed Guo, were apprehended by officers from the Taoyuan Police Precinct.

Authorities stated that the men were responsible for collecting cash from victims who had been deceived by online investment advertisements. These victims were persuaded to join investment groups and deposit funds, only to be defrauded. Guo was tasked with collecting the cash from victims, which he then handed over to Jiang, who would then remit it to the syndicate's higher-ups.

The arrests occurred when officers, who had been tracking Jiang and Guo, spotted their car stuck in traffic on Yong'an North Road in Taoyuan District. Seizing the opportunity, the police drew their firearms and ordered the suspects out of the vehicle to cooperate with the investigation.

Both Jiang and Guo were reportedly surprised by the police intervention. After their arrest, they were sent to prosecutors on charges of fraud and violations of the Money Laundy Control Act. The police are continuing their investigation to identify and apprehend the remaining members of the syndicate and dismantle the organization.

Authorities also provided a reminder to the public about fraud prevention, directing them to the anti-fraud hotline 165 and the emergency reporting number 110.