A senior official at Taiwan’s Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau (MJIB) has been suspended amid allegations that he helped develop software code for online gambling systems, according to local media reports.
The case centers on an ongoing investigation involving a police information technology officer in Taoyuan City, identified by the surname Hsu, who allegedly worked with two engineers to establish a shell company that secured government technology procurement contracts from the police department. Taiwanese prosecutors launched an investigation into the matter on April 17th, conducting searches at the homes of the individuals involved and seizing evidence linked to the case.
Authorities later discovered that an MJIB official surnamed Hung – previously employed as a software engineer before entering government service – was allegedly connected to the operation and may have assisted in developing online gambling-related software.
The MJIB, Taiwan’s primary investigative agency under the Ministry of Justice, said it has suspended Hung and opened an internal investigation while cooperating with prosecutors. The bureau added that it plans to convene a temporary Merit Evaluation Committee meeting and warned that Hung would face severe disciplinary action if the allegations are confirmed.
In a statement, the MJIB said its personnel are expected to uphold high ethical standards given their role in investigating criminal activity, adding that any violations of the law would be thoroughly examined. Local reports said Hung had been stationed at the MJIB’s Taoyuan office and had recently been selected for an overseas posting as a legal secretary in the Middle East.
