Luodong, Yilan County — January 17, 2026
A suspected voyeurism incident in Luodong Township, Yilan County, recently caused concern among local residents after a man was seen using a smartphone to photograph a private residence. Police launched an investigation upon receiving reports from the community and later identified a 24-year-old man surnamed Wu as the suspect.
According to police, residents noticed the man lingering outside a home and appearing to take photos despite the house being fully secured, with doors and windows closed and frosted bathroom glass that prevented clear visibility. Even so, the suspicious behavior angered neighbors and raised fears about personal safety in the area.
Surveillance footage showed Wu walking past the residence before seemingly noticing movement inside a bathroom facing the street. He initially walked away but soon returned, repeatedly looking around to check if anyone was nearby. He then stood directly in front of the window and used his phone to take photos, at one point scrolling on the screen to adjust the view. After leaving, he continued to glance back toward the house.
Police traced the suspect based on information provided by the victim and summoned Wu for questioning. During the interview, Wu admitted to the voyeuristic behavior. Officers also found photos of residential properties on his phone. Although no explicit or private images were discovered, the act of peeping itself was confirmed.
Following questioning, Wu was fined under the Social Order Maintenance Act, with a penalty of up to NT$6,000.
The Luodong Police Precinct reminded the public that voyeurism violates the Social Order Maintenance Act. Authorities also warned that secretly photographing or recording another person’s private activities may constitute a criminal offense under the Criminal Code for infringement of privacy, punishable by up to three years in prison, detention, or a fine of up to NT$300,000. If the behavior involves sexual harassment, offenders may also be prosecuted under the Sexual Harassment Prevention Act. Police urged the public to respect others’ privacy and avoid breaking the law.