Prosecutors in Taipei have launched a multi-location raid targeting an alleged cross-border gambling network operated by a mainland Chinese national. He established several companies in Taiwan to develop and support online casino platforms.
According to investigators, a Chinese citizen identified as Su Zhong-sheng arrived in Taiwan in 2016 with significant capital and founded Juxian Technology, later renamed Tengyun Information. As reported by The Liberty Times, Su is accused of hiring engineers to design gambling software that was then deployed and managed outside Taiwan, enabling offshore betting operations.
Prosecutors said Su also set up additional companies, including Jingbo Entertainment, placed under the management of a Taiwan national identified as Chu Da-qian. These firms allegedly created fake transactions and issued fabricated invoices to move unlawful proceeds into Taiwan, forming what prosecutors described as a mirror of the earlier Taizi Group case involving similar offshore gambling and laundering activities.
The Taipei District Prosecutors Office directed the Investigation Bureau to carry out simultaneous searches at four locations, including the offices of Tengyun Information and Jingbo Entertainment as well as residences linked to suspects. Authorities detained or brought in 12 individuals for questioning, including Chu, two accountants, engineers and administrative staff.
Engineers and related personnel were questioned and later released on bail ranging from NT$300,000 to NT$100,000 (US$9,500 to US$3,100). Chu and two accountants were transferred to the Taipei District Prosecutors Office for further overnight questioning as part of the ongoing investigation.
Prosecutors said the case is being pursued under potential charges relating to organised crime, money laundering and illegal gambling, with additional suspects and financial flows still under review.
Investigators said funds were allegedly moved into Taiwan through fake transactions and fabricated invoices
