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Multinational Gang Foils ATM Heist in Taiwan

A Daring Operation Thwarted

Taipei, July 9 - Taiwanese authorities have foiled a daring attempt by a multinational crime group to steal millions of dollars from ATMs across the city.

The gang, comprising 23 members from various countries, inserted malware into the First Commercial Bank’s phone recorder and simulated the control mechanism of ProCash 1500 type ATM made by Wincor Nixdorf. They then ordered several ATMs in Taipei and Taichung City to dispense cash on specific days in July.

The Gang’s Plan Was Foiled

However, their plan was foiled when police launched an investigation after receiving suspicious reports. Three money launderers were arrested, and authorities recovered 77.48 million NTD (approximately $2.5 million) in cash. The group intended to launder the money through Bitcoin or black wire market but failed due to the early intervention of law enforcement.

Bank President Fined for Money Laundering

A Separate Case Unfolds

Taipei, September 14 - In a separate case, the New York Branch of Mega International Commercial Bank (MICB) was fined $180 million by the New York Department of Financial Service (NYDFS) for violating money laundering regulations.

In response to the record-high fine, Taiwanese authorities initiated an investigation and discovered that MICB’s president, Cai You-Cai, had used his position to establish a private fund and recruit clients to invest. The investigation found that Cai had failed to report his interest in one of the investors and had made a loan without disclosing his business relationship with him.

Indictment and Prosecution

Cai and other defendants were indicted for breach of trust, forgery, and insider trading. The case was finally prosecuted on December 2, 2016.

International Cooperation Praised

A Model of International Cooperation

The successful investigation and prosecution of these cases have been praised as a model of international cooperation in combating financial crimes. Taiwanese authorities worked closely with the Ninth Investigation Corps, Forensic Examination Division of Criminal Investigation Bureau, and other agencies to solve the cases within a short period.

The Association of Prosecutors invited Taiwan’s prosecutor to share their experience at the 10th Asia-Pacific Conference in Korea, while European Interpol invited police officers to share their expertise at a conference in the Hague, Netherlands.