Bureau Cracks Down on Economic Crimes
The Ministry of Justice’s Investigation Bureau has announced its efforts to combat economic crimes, which have been increasingly sophisticated and widespread. The Bureau has identified 20 areas of responsibilities, including the investigation of corruption cases, ordinary crimes, and the pursuit of criminal fugitives.
Corruption Cases
The Bureau has established an Anti-Corruption Section to strengthen its ability to investigate corruption cases. These cases include:
- Manipulation of stock prices
- Insider trading
- False financial reporting
- Fraudulent placement or issuance of shares
- Irregular trading
- Special breach of trust
- Misappropriation
- Illegal private placement
Ordinary Crimes
The Bureau also investigates ordinary crimes that do not involve national security, clean governance, or anti-narcotics. These cases include:
- Infringement of business secrets
- Draining of company assets
- Other types of economic crimes
Pursuit of Criminal Fugitives
In response to the increasing trend of economic crime perpetrators absconding overseas, the Bureau has formed a Coordination Team for Arrest of Economic Crime Fugitives. The team includes representatives from:
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Ministry of Justice
- Mainland Affairs Council
- Ministry of the Interior
- National Policy Agency
- Investigation Bureau
Cross-Strait Joint Action Against Crimes
The Bureau has also engaged in cooperation with law enforcement authorities in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao to combat cross-border criminal activities. The two sides have signed agreements on joint action against crime and mutual legal assistance, and have established official liaison channels to facilitate the exchange of information and investigation results.
Efforts to Combat Economic Crimes
The Bureau has taken a number of steps to combat economic crimes, including:
- Establishing an Anti-Corruption Section
- Pursuing criminal fugitives
- Engaging in cooperation with law enforcement authorities across the Taiwan Strait
These efforts aim to maintain national security, protect the people, and foster peace and stability across the Strait.
Conclusion
Economic crimes are a major challenge for law enforcement agencies worldwide. The Ministry of Justice’s Investigation Bureau is committed to combating these crimes and protecting the public from their harmful effects. Through its various initiatives, the Bureau aims to maintain national security, promote clean governance, and enhance the professional ability of its officers to investigate cases.