On January 6, 2026, Chen Zhi, Chinese-born founder of Prince Group, was arrested in Cambodia for multibillion-dollar fraud and money laundering schemes, in a joint operation between Chinese and Cambodian authorities. <br /><br />The case follows a trail of illegal funds flowing through Taiwan to overseas investments, raising alarms about how organized crime is undermining regional security. Authorities say over US$340 million was laundered through Taiwan, with around US$180 million in assets seized, from luxury real estate to designer goods and high-end vehicles. <br /><br />So why is Taiwan watching this case closely? And what could it mean for the country’s national security? <br /><br />Watch the full Zoom In Zoom Out episode on our YouTube channel. <br /><br />Reporter: Alan Lu <br /><br />Producers: Alec MacDonald/Isabel Wang <br /><br />Videographer: Devin Tsai <br /><br />Video Editor: Alison Nguyen <br /><br />#TaiwanPlusNews #PrinceGroup #Taiwan #ChenZhi
