According to PANews, Taiwanese anti-fraud advocate Chen Meihui, known for her work in combating financial crimes, tragically passed away in a car accident on December 5. The incident occurred on National Highway 1 in Hsinchu, leaving behind her two young daughters. Chen, aged 35, was a blockchain financial crime investigator at the XREX cryptocurrency exchange and had been instrumental in assisting law enforcement in tackling fraud. Her untimely death has shocked both the public and the police community.
Reports indicate that the Taichung District Prosecutor's Office had received a complaint accusing Chen of analyzing investigation data provided by her boyfriend, a police officer at the Criminal Investigation Bureau's Technology Crime Prevention Center. The allegations suggested that she was involved in leaking confidential information. Both Chen and her boyfriend were taken in for questioning and released on bail of 30,000 New Taiwan Dollars. However, they met with a fatal accident on their way home. The Criminal Investigation Bureau has expressed dissatisfaction with the case, questioning the motives behind the complaint and the fairness of the judicial system. They view the accusations against Chen as an attempt to tarnish the reputation of those working against fraud.
Chen Meihui was highly regarded as a leading expert in tracking virtual currency crimes in Taiwan. She was actively involved in public welfare initiatives and spearheaded several anti-fraud measures, including the development of virtual currency tracking software and resource integration. Her contributions to the field have been significant, and her sudden passing has left a void in the ongoing fight against fraud.