What method did this fraud group use?

They deceived victims through fake investments or fake friendships, got them to increase their credit card limits, and then had them make fictitious purchases at colluding telecommunications stores to cash out.

What was the scale of the damage?

The illegal profits amounted to over 40.18 million Taiwanese dollars (approximately 1.9 billion yen), and 21 people were arrested.

What happened to the money that was stolen?

After deducting fees, the money was laundered through cryptocurrencies and sent to the fraud group.

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Scam Group Colludes with Telecom Shop for "Credit Card to Cash"; Police Bust Money Laundering Center, Arrest 21

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Police busted a scam ring that tricked victims into raising credit limits for "card-to-cash" transactions at a physical telecom shop, arresting 21 and seizing over NT$40 million in illegal profits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What method did this fraud group use?: A: They deceived victims through fake investments or fake friendships, got them to increase their credit card limits, and then had them make fictitious purchases at colluding telecommunications stores to cash out.
Q: What was the scale of the damage?: A: The illegal profits amounted to over 40.18 million Taiwanese dollars (approximately 1.9 billion yen), and 21 people were arrested.
Q: What happened to the money that was stolen?: A: After deducting fees, the money was laundered through cryptocurrencies and sent to the fraud group.