Seeking re-election in the final stretch of Taipei’s “Nine-in-One” local elections, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an’s campaign headquarters filed three separate police reports within a 24-hour window, addressing malicious online propaganda, counterfeit merchandise, and a fraudulent fundraising website.
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The latest legal action centered on a deceptive fundraising platform. Campaign official Yeh Hsiang-yuan stated that bad actors directly misappropriated the identity of Chiang’s headquarters to launch the rogue site, which featured online payment and credit card processing capabilities designed to harvest sensitive personal and financial data. The campaign immediately issued a formal statement denouncing the scheme as an exploitation of supporter enthusiasm, completing its third police report that afternoon to demand the site’s immediate removal and assist law enforcement in tracking the criminal syndicate.
Before the fraudulent fundraising portal emerged, the headquarters initiated two separate police complaints in quick succession. The first incident involved a controversial promotional poster circulating on social media platforms, styled after the film The Pig, the Snake and the Pigeon. Campaign staff filed a report late on the 28th at the Zhonglun Police Station under the jurisdiction of the Songshan Precinct, with the Taipei District Prosecutors Office directing the subsequent investigation.
The second report targeted unauthorized vendors selling counterfeit versions of the “Taipei Encore” baseball jacket, an official campaign item retailing for 1,800 New Taiwan dollars that sparked a buying frenzy online. As unverified sellers emerged offering delivery services or direct-message ordering at inflated prices, the campaign clarified that the genuine jackets are manufactured by Taiwanese vendors, and not “Taobao goods.” Alongside filing the second police report for infringement, the office warned the public against placing orders or transferring funds through unverified accounts.
| Incident Type | Primary Subject | Action Taken | Filing Location / Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disputed Media | Parody Film-Style Poster | First Police Report | Zhonglun Police Station (Songshan Precinct) |
| Counterfeit Goods | “Taipei Encore” Baseball Jacket | Second Police Report | Not Specified |
| Cyber Fraud | Impostor Fundraising Website | Third Police Report | Not Specified |
Emphasizing zero tolerance for electoral fraud, headquarters officials confirmed they will fully cooperate with authorities to trace the perpetrators. Police reiterated that while online expression receives legal protection, the dissemination of false information or actions intended to influence election outcomes violates the law, prompting strict enforcement to preserve electoral fairness and public order.
