Taiwanese legislator denies links to fugitive hot pot restaurant owner accused of massive fraud

Authorities are investigating allegations that the owner of the now-closed 'Dan Shui Gun Pot' hot pot restaurant in Taichung, Taiwan, defrauded over 300 investors of billions of New Taiwan dollars before fleeing to China with her family. The owner, identified as Ms. Hung, is also linked to a travel agency, 'Dan Ch'ü T'ao Travel,' which reportedly ceased operations alongside the restaurant.

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Legislator Yang Ch'iu-ying refuted the claims, stating that the list of legislative assistants can be checked.

Adding a layer of controversy, online speculation suggested a connection between Ms. Hung's daughter and legislator Yang Ch'iu-ying, claiming the daughter served as Yang's assistant. However, Yang has vehemently denied these claims, stating that her office's assistant roster is publicly available and that any association with the Hung family stems solely from routine local community engagement.

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I have long served the local community, participating in local events and taking photos with the public, which is a very normal part of being a people's representative.

Yang emphasized that as a local representative, she naturally encounters and interacts with active community members. She clarified that while she knew the couple through local events, she has no investment, financial, or business ties with them. Yang advised the affected investors to report the case to the police and encouraged the accused parties to face the issue and resolve it promptly. Her office has offered assistance to the victims if needed.

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It is not unusual for people's representatives to know active individuals in the local area; it would be unreasonable if they did not know them at all.