10 summoned for allegedly helping Chinese nationals illegally enter Taiwan

Taipei, April 23 (CNA) The Taiwan Taipei District Prosecutors Office on Wednesday summoned 10 suspects for questioning on suspicion of facilitating the illegal entry of Chinese nationals into Taiwan.

Prosecutors searched nine locations and are investigating the suspects for violation of the Act Governing Relations between the People of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area and document forgery.

The case involves a woman surnamed Pan (潘), who runs a dental clinic, and, together with another dentist, allegedly submitted false treatment plans to help over 600 Chinese nationals enter Taiwan between December 2022 and May 2023.

Despite being listed as medical visitors, many are alleged to have engaged in illegal tourism, part-time work, and sex work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Several of the suspects are travel agency representatives who are accused of collaborating with the dentists to break the law.

Update

April 24: 5 suspects in alleged Chinese smuggling scam released on bail