Former Deputy Director of Criminal Investigation Bureau implicated in fraud case: Yunlin District Prosecutors Office conducts in-depth investigation

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Crackdown on Fraudulent Roaming SIM Card Case

Last June, the Yunlin District Prosecutor's Office cracked down on a fraud case involving the illegal production of "Blackberry cards" and "Bit cards" roaming SIM cards under the guise of legitimate business. The case involved the use of legitimate telecommunications business as a cover for illegal activities. Upon further investigation, the prosecution found that former Deputy Director of the Criminal Investigation Bureau, Zhuang Dingkai, was suspected of acting as a consultant for the telecommunications company involved and was also linked to another virtual currency case.

Zhuang Dingkai and His Son Summoned

On May 15th of this year, the Yunlin District Prosecutor's Office summoned Zhuang Dingkai and his son for questioning. After the interrogation, the prosecution decided to release Zhuang Dingkai on bail of NT$600,000, while his son was detained. However, following a court hearing at the Yunlin District Court, Zhuang Dingkai's son was allowed to be released.

Prosecution's In-depth Investigation

On December 6th of last year, the prosecution charged 22 individuals, including this case, with fraud and money laundering. After further investigation, it was discovered that former National Communications Commission (NCC) Commissioner, Hsiao Chi-hung, became a consultant for the telecommunications company after leaving office and received a monthly salary of NT$50,000 through his son's bank account, totaling NT$500,000. Hsiao Chi-hung was summoned by the prosecution and released on bail of NT$500,000, and was indicted for violating the Civil Servants Service Act on April 10th of this year.

Prosecutors' Further Investigation Reveals More

Prosecutor Huang Wei-jie further investigated and found that Zhuang Dingkai also allegedly acted as a consultant for the telecommunications company and another virtual currency company. The prosecution stated that shortly after retiring in 2022, Zhuang Dingkai first worked as a consultant for a virtual currency company, and a few months later, he became a consultant for the telecommunications company, receiving a monthly salary of approximately NT$50,000 to NT$60,000.

Case Under Ongoing Investigation

Currently, the prosecution is still conducting a thorough investigation into this case, aiming to uncover the full extent of the fraudulent network. This case involves several high-ranking individuals and may potentially involve broader illegal activities. The prosecution will continue to strive to uncover the truth and ensure fair handling of the case.