Taiwan news anchor indicted for allegedly taking crypto payments from China to produce propaganda, bribe soldiers
The Block
A Taiwanese news anchor faces up to 12 years in prison for allegedly accepting crypto from China to spread propaganda and bribe military personnel.Summary
Taiwanese prosecutors have indicted news anchor Lin Chen-you for allegedly accepting cryptocurrency from a Chinese agent to produce propaganda for CTi News and bribe military personnel for classified secrets. Lin is accused of receiving payments via Binance and OKX to criticize the ruling Democratic Progressive Party and solicit military documents. Charged under the Anti-Infiltration Act and other laws, Lin faces up to 12 years in prison alongside six military officials.
(Source：The Block)