The National Police Agency has launched the "Bai Zhan Plan &ndash NT$50,000 Reward" project, combining private sector resources to encourage the public to proactively report scam money mules. On the first day, the project saw success. Taipei City's Wenshan First Precinct received a citizen report and successfully arrested a fake investment scam courier through an ambush, seizing NT$104,900 in illicit funds and related evidence.
The case occurred in Taipei City. A man surnamed Lin saw a fake investment ad on LINE using the name of "Jensen Huang." Misled by promises of guaranteed profits and high returns, he followed instructions to download a fraudulent investment app and handed over NT$100,000 in cash to a scammer claiming to be a manager from the investment company. Later, Lin became suspicious, visited the company's listed address to verify but found nothing, realizing he had been scammed. He then filed a police report at the Muzha Police Station and provided valuable clues.
The police immediately formed a task force and, on the first day of the Bai Zhan Plan's launch, instructed the victim to pretend to invest again and arranged a second meeting with the scammer. Officers set up an ambush at the agreed location. When the suspect, surnamed Chen, showed up to collect the money, police identified themselves and arrested him on the spot. Seized items included a phone used for scams, fake company documents, stamps, and illicit cash.
Police conducting on-site search (Photo: Screenshot from Taipei City Government website)
Wenshan First Precinct stated that they will continue tracing the criminal network and money flow behind the scam group to combat fraud crimes. They also reminded the public that fraud rings often use celebrity names to promote fake investment schemes to lure victims into transferring money. People should stay alert and verify thoroughly before investing, and never trust online ads or unknown platforms easily.
Police urge the public that if they have information about scam money mules, they can report it through the "Bai Zhan Anti-Fraud Action Section" on the 165 Anti-Fraud Dashboard, or call the 110 or 165 hotlines. Verified reports that lead to the successful arrest of a scam courier will receive a reward of NT$50,000, limited to the first 100 cases. The National Police Agency emphasizes that fighting fraud requires participation from everyone&mdashthrough public-private cooperation, we can build a strong anti-fraud defense network together.
