The Criminal Investigation Bureau yesterday opened a new unit dedicated to combating fraud at home and abroad.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Minister of the Interior Yeh Jiunn-rong (葉俊榮) said the establishment of the intergovernment agency unit was a demonstration of the government’s resolve to fight cross-border fraud.
The unit will work in collaboration with investigators, prosecutors and concerned government agencies, he said.
Photo: Yao Yueh-hung, Taipei Times
It was established in line with a directive from Yeh after he received a report on July 18 from the bureau on its efforts to combat fraud and drug crimes.
Yeh told the bureau to establish a unit that can better trace and monitor financial links to fraud rings, prevent Taiwanese from being involved in fraud schemes abroad and introduce regulations to curb fraud in the nation.
After more than a month of preparation, the center has been established, marking a big step forward in the nation’s efforts to fight fraud and setting the stage for the government to take action against Taiwan-run telecom fraud ring operating overseas, the ministry said.
Yeh also lauded the work of law enforcement officers, citing a recent public opinion survey by National Chung Cheng University that showed 73.7 percent public satisfaction with police’s efforts to maintain public order and safety.
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