Fraud and related offenses — non-prosecution (不起訴) (cryptocurrency and breach of trust)

The first page lists appointed counsel Attorneys 謝政翰 and 林宗諺. The complainant alleged the defendant, as company principal, induced investment in a cryptocurrency project promising discounted coins or principal plus 5% interest after two years.

Our attorneys argued the dispute was contractual and civil; criminal evidence was insufficient to prove fraud and breach-of-trust intent.

• Fraudulently obtaining property or breach of trust?
• Validity of cryptocurrency investment terms?
• Distinction between company operations and criminal liability?

Taiwan Criminal Code Art. 339(1), Art. 342 (breach of trust); Taiwan Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 253(1).

The prosecutor issued non-prosecution (不起訴).

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* Personal data such as names and ID numbers in this Decision of Non-Prosecution (personal data redacted) has been redacted in accordance with Taiwan's Personal Data Protection Act * Document images are official Traditional Chinese legal papers; the original text controls.