Entry Concerns Regarding Taiwanese Public Figure Aaron Yan to AIT - 往事曾經如此

Dear American Institute in Taiwan,

I hope this message finds you well.

I am writing as a concerned member of the public regarding the international travel of a Taiwanese celebrity, Wu Geng-Lin (吳庚霖), better known by his stage name Aaron Yan (炎亞綸). His current legal name is Wu Bing-Ru (吳秉孺), under which he appeared as the defendant in a 2024 criminal judgment issued by the Shilin District Court of Taiwan (Case No. 112年度訴字第543號, dated May 30, 2024).

In this case, Mr. Wu was convicted under Taiwan’s Child and Youth Sexual Exploitation Prevention Act. The court found that in 2018, Mr. Wu solicited and obtained sexually explicit photos from a then-16-year-old individual with whom he was in a romantic relationship. The court determined that Mr. Wu was fully aware of the victims age at the time. Furthermore, when authorities conducted a legal search in 2023, he was still found in possession of these materials.

Although Mr. Wu was sentenced to seven months in prison with a three-year probation, the judgment confirmed the nature of the offense and its impact on the minor involved. This ruling is now final. Despite the conviction, Mr. Wu remains active in the entertainment industry and has reportedly traveled internationally following the judgment.

I understand that immigration decisions, including visa eligibility and admissibility, are made based on each country’s legal frameworks and security priorities. In the United States, statutes such as the Adam Walsh Act and other immigration-related laws express a firm stance on offenses involving minors and sexually explicit materials. It is with this understanding that I submit this information for your awareness, in case it is relevant to any future visa or entry evaluations.

I am grateful for the work the American Institute in Taiwan continues to do in promoting legal and human rights standards, and for its consistent support in addressing issues related to child protection and public safety. Should additional documentation be useful, I am happy to assist by providing translated summaries or court references.

Thank you for your time and attention.

Sincerely,

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.

主旨：檢舉吳秉孺（藝名炎亞綸）涉及未成年人案件，請審慎評估其入境美國之適格性

敬啟者：

本人特此檢舉並提醒貴處注意，台灣知名公眾人物吳秉孺（藝名炎亞綸），其本名原為吳庚霖，並於相關法院判決中以「丙○○」代稱出現。

依據台灣士林地方法院112年度訴字第543號刑事判決（2024年5月30日宣判），吳秉孺涉及與16歲未成年男性發生不當性行為，並未經對方同意錄製私密影像。法院最終判處吳秉孺有期徒刑7個月，緩刑3年，並須接受法治教育課程及支付犯罪被害人保護協會相應費用。

然而，該判決確定後，吳秉孺仍持續出國旅行，足跡遍及多國。

基於其犯罪事實涉及未成年人與性剝削行為，且考量美國移民法規對相關犯罪之審查標準，懇請貴處審慎評估吳秉孺未來申請美國簽證或入境事宜，以維護公共利益及保護弱勢族群。

隨函附上士林地方法院正式判決書，供貴處查證。

此舉完全出於公共安全考量，敬請貴處審慎處理，謝謝。

敬祝