TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — A Thai massage therapist in New Taipei has been indicted for allegedly recording female clients without their consent during massage sessions, the New Taipei District Prosecutors Office said.
The suspect, a woman surnamed Shen (沈), reportedly collaborated with a male acquaintance surnamed Chang (張) to carry out the unauthorized recordings. Shen was employed at a wellness center where clients were required to remove their clothing, except for disposable undergarments provided by the establishment, CNA reported.
According to prosecutors, Shen recorded clients without their knowledge during treatments and shared the footage with Chang through a messaging app. The case came to light on April 25 when one client noticed she was being filmed and reported the incident to authorities.
Police arrested Shen at the wellness center and confiscated her phone as evidence. Chang’s phone was similarly seized on May 1 following a search of his residence.
Investigators identified six clients who had been secretly recorded. Prosecutors have charged Shen and Chang with violating laws related to unauthorized filming of individuals.
They noted that each incident involved distinct actions and intent, and have requested that the court consider cumulative sentencing for the offenses.
Under Article 319 of Taiwan’s Criminal Code, recording sexual or intimate images without a person’s consent or awareness can result in a prison sentence of up to three years.
