Mon, Oct 27, 2003 - Page 1 News List

Terrorist acts set for capital-crime status

SWEEPING The Cabinet is expected to approve a new anti-terrorism act that will also give the National Security Bureau the power to tap all communications

By Ko Shu-ling  /  STAFF REPORTER

To combat money laundering, government agencies concerned could freeze or seize the chattel, real estate and other property of value of the suspected terrorist when authorities have reasonable grounds to believe that such a measure could prevent or impede the occurrence of a terrorist activity. The period could not, however, exceed one month and could be extended for another month if necessary.

Authorities could also freeze all transactions of the suspected terrorist's bank account. The maximum period was six months.

Telecommunication companies would be required to disclose communication information relating to a terrorist activity to intelligence agencies. The communication records should be kept for 90 days and could be extended for another 90 days if necessary.

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