Crime and Criminals 

Gangsters Arrested in Wanhua District

A gangster, handcuffed is escorted by police in Taipei, Taiwan
The leader of a criminal is led away after being charged for running an extortion racket that targeted businesses in New Taipei City's Wanhua District
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Wanhua district in New Taipei City is a famous gangster haven in Taiwan, and even featured in the movie Bangka. This morning several thugs, including their gang leader were arrested after being caught on camera causing havoc, and violently intimidating a business proprietor over failure to pay protection money. The gang is estimated to have earned up to NT$10 million in the scheme over the last couple of years.

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