Taiwanese police officers probed for alleged leaks to fraud ring

An investigation into a fraud ring has uncovered alleged leaks of sensitive case information by eight police officers from Taipei and New Taipei cities. The ring, reportedly linked to the "Yin Catering Group" with alleged triad connections, is accused of using virtual currency to launder money and attempting to obstruct the investigation.

Prosecutors are investigating "An Xin Coin Merchant," a fraud case where the suspects allegedly converted stolen funds into gold bars. These bars were then encased in lead-tin alloy to resemble doorstops before being air-freighted to Cambodia for fund transfers. The investigation has so far identified 118 victims, with total financial losses estimated at NT$6.4 billion (approximately $20 million USD).

Key figures in the alleged scheme include Zheng Chun-jun, head of the "Yin Catering Group," who has alleged triad ties and a close relationship with police and media. He is accused of defrauding NT$5 billion from the late chairman of Tai Ya Group. Zheng was previously detained but later released on bail with electronic monitoring.

During the investigation, prosecutors discovered conversations on Zheng's seized phone that included current police officers. This led to the identification of eight officers from various units, including the Criminal Investigation Bureau and district police departments in Taipei and New Taipei. The officers are suspected of meeting with investigators, attempting to offer bribes, and leaking case details to influence the investigation's direction. One officer, Li Jin-long from the Tucheng Precinct, is facing charges of corruption and leaking secrets, with prosecutors seeking his pre-trial detention.

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