Request for Entry Review of Wu Bing-Ru (Aaron Yan) — Convicted in Taiwan for Offenses Involving a Minor

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to respectfully bring to your attention publicly available legal information regarding a Taiwanese public figure, Mr. Wu Bing-Ru (吳秉孺), professionally known as Aaron Yan. He was formerly named Wu Geng-Lin (吳庚霖), and in the relevant court judgment, he was referred to by the pseudonym 「丙○○」.

According to the official criminal judgment of the Shilin District Court in Taiwan (Case No. 112年度訴字第543號, announced on May 30, 2024), Mr. Wu was convicted for criminal acts involving a 16-year-old male minor. The court found that Mr. Wu engaged in unlawful sexual conduct and recorded intimate images without proper consent. He was sentenced to 7 months of imprisonment, suspended for 3 years, along with mandatory counseling and financial contributions to a victim support fund.

It has come to public attention that Mr. Wu continues to travel internationally, visiting multiple countries despite this conviction.

Given the serious nature of this offense and considering Australia, New Zealand, Canada, United Kingdom ,Japan, Korea, Germany, EU, Belgian, Italian Republic, Kingdom of the Netherlands, Singapore’s immigration policies regarding crimes involving minors, sexual exploitation, or moral turpitude, I respectfully request that your office carefully assess any current or future visa applications or entry of Mr. Wu Bing-Ru into Australia, New Zealand, Canada, United Kingdom ,Japan, Korea, Germany, EU, Belgian, Italian Republic, Kingdom of the Netherlands, Singapore.

Attached please find a copy of the official criminal judgment from the Shilin District Court for your verification.

This report is made in the public interest and for the protection of vulnerable individuals, consistent with Australian, New Zealand, Canada, United Kingdom ,Japan, Korea, Germany, EU, Belgian, Italian Republic, Kingdom of the Netherlands, Singapore immigration policies and values.

Thank you very much for your attention to this matter.

Sincerely,

Blackjack

Court Judgment Summary (Compliant Version)

Defendant:

Wu Bing-Ru (formerly known as Wu Geng-Lin), a public figure in Taiwan.

Court:

Taipei District Court

Case Number: 112, Criminal, 543

Date of Judgment: May 30, 2024

Case Overview:

This case involves the defendant Wu Bing-Ru, who was accused of violating Taiwan’s laws concerning the protection of minors, specifically regarding the unauthorized creation and possession of images that infringed upon personal privacy.

The case arose following online interactions between the defendant and another individual, leading to actions that the court determined constituted a breach of privacy and relevant legal provisions.

Legal Issues:

The defendant was charged under Taiwans Child and Youth Sexual Exploitation Prevention Act and other applicable criminal statutes, primarily concerning:

Unauthorized creation of private images.

Possession of such images without lawful justification.

Court Ruling:

The court found the defendant guilty of certain charges.

The sentence imposed included imprisonment; however, the court granted a suspension of the sentence (probation) for a specified period.

Conditions attached to the probation include:

Mandatory participation in legal education programs.

Payment to a designated victim protection fund.

Compliance with laws and probation requirements.

Courts Considerations:

In determining the sentence and granting probation, the court took into account:

The defendant’s remorseful attitude.

The settlement reached with the other party.

The absence of prior criminal records.

The nature and circumstances of the acts committed.