MIAOLI COUNTY (September 28, 2025) – A man surnamed Liu has been sentenced to prison after cooperating with an online fraud ring that deceived two victims through fake motorcycle sales. The Miaoli District Court recently handed down its ruling, convicting Liu of two counts of aggravated fraud.
According to the verdict, Liu had agreed to sell his post office passbook, ATM card, and password to fraud group members known by the nicknames “Xiao Jie” and “Xiao Zhi” in exchange for NT$3,000. The group later used the account to defraud two buyers online, taking NT$25,000 and NT$6,000 respectively.
Unlike typical dummy account sellers, Liu went a step further by personally helping withdraw the illicit funds and transferring them to “Xiao Zhi,” for which he received an additional NT$2,000 reward.
After the victims realized they had been cheated, they filed reports with the police, leading to Liu’s arrest. Court records noted that Liu originally bore the surname Li, but he changed his name following his arrest.
During the trial, the judge found that Liu not only provided the account but also actively conspired and shared responsibilities with the fraud group, making him a co-principal offender rather than a minor accomplice. While Liu admitted to his crimes during investigation and trial, the court stressed that his role went beyond passive involvement.
The judge also acknowledged mitigating factors: Liu returned NT$5,000 in illicit gains after his conviction and reached reconciliation agreements with both victims. Taking these into account, the court sentenced him to one year in prison for the first fraud case and one year and one month for the second, to be served concurrently at one year and two months.
The case highlights the increasing trend of fraud groups recruiting individuals to sell or misuse personal accounts for scams, with courts imposing heavier penalties on those who take an active role in aiding the crimes.
