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Anti-Terrorism Financing Act (Taiwan)

Overview of Articles

The Anti-Terrorism Financing Act (Taiwan) consists of several articles that outline the laws and regulations regarding terrorism financing. Here’s a breakdown of each article:

Article 8: Providing Financial Support to Terrorist Acts

Summary

Providing financial support or resources to individuals or groups planning to commit terrorist acts, such as bombings, assassinations, or other violent crimes, is considered a crime under this article.

Penalty

The penalty for this offense is imprisonment for at least one year and up to seven years, along with a fine of up to NT$10 million.

Article 9: Providing Financial Support to Designated Terrorists

Summary

Providing financial support or resources to individuals or groups designated by the government as terrorists, including those planning to intimidate the public or pressure the government, is considered a crime under this article.

Penalty

The penalty for this offense is imprisonment for at least six months and up to five years, along with a fine of up to NT$5 million.

Article 10: Specified Unlawful Activities

Summary

The offenses listed in Articles 8 and 9 are considered “specified unlawful activities” under the Money Laundering Control Act. This means that financial institutions must report suspicious transactions related to these activities.

Article 11: Liability of Legal Persons

Summary

Legal persons (such as companies) are liable for any offense committed by their representatives or employees. Additionally, offenders may be eligible for reduced penalties if they surrender voluntarily within six months of committing the offense.

Article 12: Fines on Financial Institutions

Summary

Financial institutions that fail to report suspicious transactions related to terrorist financing will be subject to fines under this article.

Article 13: Public Designations and Delistings

Summary

Designations and delistings made by the government will be published publicly and are subject to administrative remedies under this article.

Article 14: International Cooperation

Summary

The government is allowed to cooperate with foreign governments, institutions, or organizations to prevent international terrorist financing activities under this article.

Article 15: Effective Date of the Act

Summary

The effective date of the Act is specified as the date of promulgation.