TAICHUNG, Taiwan — January 10, 2026
A married Taichung police officer surnamed Hung has been disciplined after breaking into a female colleague’s apartment and allegedly stealing her personal undergarments while she was on duty. The Taichung City Government imposed administrative penalties, and the disciplinary court reduced his rank by two levels and fined him NT$100,000. The case remains eligible for appeal.
Incident Details
According to the court ruling, Hung, who was assigned to the Fengyuan Precinct of the Taichung Police Department in 2022, reportedly knew the female officer’s patrol schedule and residence. He allegedly took her keys from the precinct while she was on duty, rode to her apartment, and entered her room to take undergarments from her wardrobe before returning the keys to their original place.
Hung later allegedly entered the apartment again while the officer was visiting her family in southern Taiwan. He was spotted by the landlord, who later reviewed security camera footage and identified Hung’s actions. The female officer subsequently filed a complaint against him.
Legal Proceedings
The Taichung Branch of the Taiwan High Court sentenced Hung to six months in prison and 30 days of detention for residential intrusion and theft, both of which can be converted to fines. The Taichung City Government referred him for administrative discipline.
Hung admitted to entering the apartment but denied stealing any undergarments. He expressed remorse for his actions, apologized repeatedly to the victim, and offered compensation.
He explained to the court that he had no prior criminal record, had served diligently as a police officer, and supported both his aging father and minor children with his salary. He described his actions as a momentary lapse in judgment that harmed public trust but argued that he remained capable of rehabilitation and requested leniency.
Court’s Ruling
The disciplinary court noted that as a police officer, Hung’s repeated intrusion and alleged theft violated law enforcement discipline and undermined public trust, causing fear among the public and the victim. Considering his previously good service record and partial acknowledgment of wrongdoing, the court reduced his rank by two levels and imposed a fine of NT$100,000. The ruling remains open to appeal.