A 22-year-old Singaporean man was arrested in Taiwan on November 19 for allegedly being involved in a scam syndicate, according to the Yilan County Government Police Bureau. The man, identified only by his surname Ye, had entered Taiwan on a social visit pass but was later found to be involved in fraudulent activities.
Ye reportedly worked as a “rider” for the scam syndicate, tasked with collecting money from victims in person. He was arrested after being caught red-handed while receiving money from a woman who had fallen victim to the scam. The woman handed over NT$1.22 million in three separate transactions but received no services or goods in return.
This arrest highlights the growing concerns over scam operations targeting individuals in Taiwan, with authorities intensifying efforts to dismantle such syndicates.
