Taipei City Police Department

Investigators from the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of the Taipei City Police Department (TCPD) received reports regarding threatening comments posted on Facebook on the evening of December 19, 2025. A user identified as "Lin" left several remarks under a post about a recent random stabbing incident. The comments, which included statements such as “Great! This is just the beginning,” and “The government you commoners voted for has to take the hit,” sparked widespread public condemnation and concern.

Upon receiving the report, the CID of the TCPD determined that the comments were inflammatory in nature and sufficient to disrupt public order and social stability. Following a thorough investigation and analysis of the evidence, police tracked the suspect’s identity to a man surnamed Lin residing in Kaohsiung. Under the direction of the Taiwan Taipei District Prosecutors Office, officers executed an arrest warrant on December 29, 2025, in the Sanmin District of Kaohsiung City, apprehending the suspect and seizing his mobile phone—used to post the messages—as evidence.

The suspect has been transferred to the Prosecutors Office for investigation on charges of Offenses against Public Order. Following an interrogation, the prosecutor requested detention; however, the Taiwan Taipei District Court later ruled to release him on a NT$20,000 bail with a limitation on his residence.

The TCPD reminds the public that freedom of expression comes with responsibility. Citizens should avoid disseminating online content that incites others, creates social division, or misleads the public. Any statements involving threats, violence, or those sufficient to cause public panic will be strictly investigated by the police in accordance with the law.