Arrests of Two Individuals Allegedly Involved in the Prostitution Ring
In a shocking turn of events, authorities in Yilan County have uncovered an alleged sex trade and illegal labor brokering ring, with several individuals facing charges. The Yilan County prosecutors have questioned a local councilor, Chang Ching-cheng, and several others over an alleged sex trade business. Chang, who is also accused of owning a private club with female hostesses, faces charges under the Anti-Corruption Act and has been denied bail, placed in judicial detention. According to investigations, Chang is alleged to have been paid by Yu and Chen, the proprietors of a sex trade business in Jiaosi Township, to shield them from police raids and influence officials. Yu and Chen, along with another man, were arrested this week, while two other suspects, businessmen surnamed Yu and Chen, were detained earlier. The sex trade business, it is alleged, offers prostitutes, female hostesses, and dancers for private clubs, bars, and entertainment venues. Some of the women involved are Taiwanese, while others are foreign nationals from Southeast Asia. The rescued women have claimed they were forced into prostitution and were providing sexual services at these private clubs. The trio, operating like a labor broker agency, sent Thai workers on temporary jobs in various sectors. However, the Thai workers were paid only 50 to 70 percent of the regular wage. The person suspected of involvement in an illegal labor brokerage agency in Yilan County that trafficked Thais to Taiwan for illegal work is one or more unidentified individuals linked to the agency; no specific names have been publicly disclosed. The NIA detained 57 Thai nationals who overstayed their tourist visas and were working illegal labor jobs in Yilan County. The foreigners had come to Taiwan on tourist visas or were offered jobs at restaurants or farms but were later forced into prostitution. Authorities and police conducted searches at hotels, resorts, and offices of suspects, during which about 30 women were rescued. The three suspects are facing charges of offenses against sexual morality and human trafficking. This case serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing issue of human trafficking and the exploitation of workers in Taiwan. The authorities are urging anyone with information regarding such activities to come forward and report it.
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