On April 22, a court in Taiwan issued its ruling involving several defendants, including businessmen, criminal gang members and police officers. Darren Wang and Mu Xuan he denied all chargeswhile others admitted guilt.
Despite this, both were sentenced to 6 months in prison, with the possibility of appeal. The penalty can be converted into a fine of TWD 180,000 (≈ USD 5,600) per person.
Prosecutors revealed that Darren Wang allegedly paid 3.6 million TWD (≈ 112,000 USD) to obtain a fake medical record for heart disease avoid compulsory military service.
After losing contact with the broker, Darren Wang believed he had been scammed. He then used links including a police officer to illegally access personal data in the national database to trace the individual.
The case escalated when Darren Wang reportedly turned to organized crime. Authorities say he hired gang members to:
- Send threatening letters to prison
- Harassing the family of a man accused of defrauding Mu Xuan of 4 million TWD (≈ 125,000 USD)
Gang members even bribed prison staff to make threats, exposing a serious violation of legal and ethical boundaries.
The same gang was also linked to a violent assault case involving Darren Wang. The actor allegedly staged an attack on a driver and a switchboard operator after being dissatisfied with the vehicle. Both victims suffered serious injuries, which further worsened his public image.
Darren Wang gained fame through hits such as Our times, The wolfand other popular dramas. However, a series of scandals in 2025 have led to dramatic fall from grace.
His case attracted global attention, including BBC coverage, and he has since been blacklisted from multiple entertainment businesses.
The case of Darren Wang also revealed a large-scale military service evasion network involving nearly 50 male celebrities, including A-list stars.
Authorities found that many had paid for fake medical records, triggering:
- Mass arrests
- Project cancellations
- Industry-wide backlash
The scandal is now considered one of the largest crackdowns in Taiwan’s entertainment history.
As of 2026, the investigation continues. More and more celebrities are involved, demonstrating that the impact of this scandal is still ongoing.
Sources: ETtoday, Sina
