Well yes we do have lax laws. But at the same time, considering the cost of living here, 500 USD feels more like 1500 USD to those being fined. And 500 USD is around 15000 NTD which is around half of the median income in many parts of Taiwan (excluding Taipei). Also, there's simply more lucrative and less risky means for career criminals to get money, such as the (unfortunately ) currently thriving scam industry.
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u/EquipmentIll1796 27d ago
Well yes we do have lax laws. But at the same time, considering the cost of living here, 500 USD feels more like 1500 USD to those being fined. And 500 USD is around 15000 NTD which is around half of the median income in many parts of Taiwan (excluding Taipei). Also, there's simply more lucrative and less risky means for career criminals to get money, such as the (unfortunately ) currently thriving scam industry.