Central News Agency (CNA) Taipei, July 2 (CNA) -- Fraud cases continue to emerge relentlessly. The Taiwan Civil Anti-Fraud Association stated today that a recent poll on whether to support the introduction of whipping as a penalty for fraud through a referendum showed that over 70% of the public agreed. Chairman Hsu Liang-yuan believes that public opinion should be allowed to be fully expressed through direct democracy mechanisms. The Taiwan Civil Anti-Fraud Association held a press conference to announce the results of its "Make Anti-Fraud Effective! Government, Give Us Answers! Whipping Referendum Poll." The survey results revealed that 73.3% of respondents agreed to use a referendum to promote the use of whipping to combat fraud. Hsu Liang-yuan stated that in the face of major fraud crimes, the public believes that criminal policies involving significant public interest and social security should allow public opinion to be fully expressed through direct democracy mechanisms. The poll also showed that 84.7% of the public supports the government introducing whipping for serious crimes such as major fraud, child abuse, and sexual assault, or presenting a formal assessment report and legislative direction. Furthermore, 89.6% of the public believes that if the government is unwilling to introduce whipping due to human rights or constitutional concerns, it should propose alternative severe penalties with a deterrent effect. Hsu Liang-yuan said that this poll reflects the deep-seated anxiety in society regarding the low cost of major crimes, insufficient judicial deterrence, and the gap in victim protection. He stated that fraud crimes have been rampant in recent years, with constantly evolving methods. Many victims lose not only money but also their retirement savings, medical expenses, children's education resources, and even their sense of security in society and life. Fraud is no longer just an isolated criminal case but a major public safety issue affecting family