Malaysian backpacker caught in Chiayi for allegedly acting as money mule

[Focus Taiwan] - 11/18/2024

Taipei, Nov. 18 (CNA) A Malaysian male backpacker who came to Taiwan recently was arrested on suspicion of acting as a money mule when he prepared to receive NT$1 million (US$30,736) in cash in Chiayi City last week, local police said Monday.



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