A Singaporean woman received more than 31 years in prison from two Taiwanese courts for participating in nearly 30 fraud and money laundering cases.
Kek Hui Ting, 27 years old, got separate sentences from Yunlin and Changhua county courts. The Yunlin court gave her 30 years and two months in jail for 25 fraud counts. The Changhua court added another one year and six months plus a NT$30,000 (~S$1,270) fine for three more fraud counts.
How She Got Involved
Kek flew into Taiwan on 21 February 2025 with a tourist visa. She’d already joined a Telegram group before arrival. The group connected her with a local scam syndicate that promised $300 daily.
The syndicate handed her multiple debit cards. These cards were linked to victim accounts. Between 1 March and 4 March, someone drove her to dozens of convenience store ATMs. She made over 50 cash withdrawals. The total came to roughly NT$1.7 million (~S$71,750).
The scam syndicate had tricked victims earlier through malicious ads on social media platforms. People transferred funds into various accounts. Kek’s job was simple: withdraw the stolen money.
Caught at The Airport
Taiwanese police grabbed Kek on 8 March 2025 at the airport. She was trying to leave the country.
The Yunlin prosecutor’s office had been following her movements. They released surveillance footage showing her at an ATM. Her face was partly hidden by a mask and grey hood.
During her Changhua court appearance, Kek said the syndicate never paid her. The payment was supposed to come only after she left Taiwan.
What Happens Next
Both county courts found that the syndicate operated with clear intent to defraud and launder money. Kek was convicted on nearly 30 fraud counts across both jurisdictions.
The courts ordered her deportation after she finishes her prison sentence. She’s been held in a detention centre since 9 March 2025, The Straits Times reported.
