Fraud CasesNon-prosecution

Fraud and related offenses — non-prosecution (不起訴) (nominee account)

Non-prosecution (不起訴) decision
Handling attorney:謝政翰、林宗諺
Case Overview

Under the non-prosecution (不起訴) decision caption «Fraud and related offenses», we defended providing nominee accounts for fraud and money laundering; non-prosecution (不起訴) obtained.

Background

The first page lists appointed counsel Attorneys 謝政翰 and 林宗諺. The defendant was alleged to join a fraud ring and provide personal accounts for online fraud proceeds, involving fraudulently obtaining property and money laundering.

Defense Strategy

Our attorneys addressed knowledge, purpose of account provision, and financial-flow evidence.

Key Issues
  • Does a nominee account equal accomplice liability?
  • Can money-laundering intent be inferred?
Legal Basis & Argument

Taiwan Criminal Code Art. 339(1); Taiwan Anti-Money Laundering Act; Taiwan Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 253(1).

Disposition

The prosecutor issued non-prosecution (不起訴).

Decision of Non-Prosecution (personal data redacted)
Decision of Non-Prosecution (personal data redacted)
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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.

Related Tags

FraudMoney launderingNominee accountNon-prosecution (不起訴)
Handling Attorneys

謝政翰

Managing Attorney

Criminal defenseFinancial crimesCivil–criminal crossover disputes

林宗諺

Attorney

Criminal defenseFraud casesDrug casesTaiwan Anti-Money Laundering Act

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