ACE Case | Taipei Bar Association strongly protests against the improper actions of the New Taipei City Police Department: Defending judicial justice and privacy rights

A news related to the New Taipei City Police Department has sparked a strong reaction from the Taipei Bar Association. The association has issued a stern statement regarding the police department's search operation on January 24, 2024, for suspected fraud and money laundering cases, as well as its subsequent media exposure behavior.

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Taipei Bar Association: Respect Investigation, but Follow Legal Procedures

In response to whether the individuals involved in this case are implicated and the specific circumstances, the Taipei Bar Association stated that they respect the judgments of the investigative and judicial authorities. They emphasized that the handling of the case should follow legal procedures to avoid wrongful convictions or wrongful releases.

Legal Norms: Investigations Should Be Confidential

According to the regulations of the "Confidential Investigation Operation Rules," to safeguard the reputation, privacy, and safety of the defendants and other related individuals, as well as to ensure a fair trial, the investigation process should remain confidential. The Taipei Bar Association specifically pointed out that this principle is crucial during the search and seizure process.

Violation by Police: Publicizing Search Process

The Taipei Bar Association expressed serious concern over the behavior of the Criminal Police Brigade of the New Taipei City Police Department during the search operation. The police department not only did not adhere to the principle of confidential investigations but also posted photos and videos of the search process on its official Facebook page, leading to extensive media coverage and a severe infringement of the privacy rights of the individuals involved.

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Cornerstone of Democracy and Rule of Law: Handling According to Law

The Taipei Bar Association emphasized that the actions of the police not only violated legal norms but also threatened the foundation of democracy and the rule of law. The association condemns such behavior as not only being detrimental to the progress of the rule of law but also potentially harmful to it. They urge that upholding legal order and democratic freedoms is crucial and should be strictly adhered to and protected.

This statement by the Taipei Bar Association has sparked discussions from both sides, with some in the community believing that the association is staunchly supporting due to lawyers being involved, while others, based on legal considerations, believe that the police did indeed violate privacy rights and the confidentiality of the investigation.

NTCIC: Publicly Seeking Victims

In addition to publicly releasing photos related to the investigation, NTCIC actively seeks victims to assist in the case through Facebook. This includes "NFTC," "BNAT," "MOCT," "SOLA," "CSO," "QQQ," "QAS," "PT," "DS," "BAAS," "DEC," "DET," "FITC," "COR."

If individuals were deceived by fraudulent groups into making purchases, they can fill out the form to assist the police in the investigation.