Chiayi, Taiwan — November 22, 2025
A case of public indecency that occurred in Chiayi County last year has resurfaced after both individuals involved were formally penalized. A man and a woman were caught on surveillance footage engaging in a sexual act inside a claw machine arcade in Minxiong Township during the early morning hours, and the video later circulated online. Authorities eventually identified the pair as a man surnamed Jiang and a woman surnamed Lin.
The incident took place around 1:00 a.m. on June 18, 2024, when the duo entered a claw machine shop in Minxiong. Instead of using the machines, they spread cardboard on the floor, used their bags as makeshift pillows, and proceeded to remove their clothing—keeping only their socks on. They then engaged in sexual activity inside the store. During the act, they reportedly moved two large electric fans closer to them, seemingly due to the heat. Surveillance footage also showed Lin repeatedly glancing toward the entrance, appearing concerned that someone might walk in. The entire encounter was recorded by the store’s security cameras and later uploaded to the internet, prompting public attention and a police investigation.
Police Trace Pair Through Surveillance Footage
Using images captured from the shop’s cameras, investigators from the Chiayi County Police Bureau were able to identify Jiang and Lin as the individuals involved. Jiang was forwarded to prosecutors, and the Chiayi District Prosecutors Office sought a summary judgment. In April 2025, the Chiayi District Court found him guilty of public indecency as an accomplice and imposed a NT$2,000 fine.
Lin initially failed to appear following police summons and was listed as wanted. She was recently apprehended and admitted to her involvement during questioning. Taking into account her clean criminal record, the Chiayi District Court likewise fined her NT$2,000 for acting as an accomplice in public indecency. The ruling notes that if she opts to convert the fine into labor service, NT$1,000 corresponds to one day of hard labor.
Authorities remind the public that such acts in open or publicly accessible places constitute criminal offenses under Taiwan’s legal code.