Five suspects arrested in mutilation, murder caseBy Yan Hung-chun and William Hetherington / Staff reporter, with staff writerFive suspects have been arrested following the discovery of a disfigured corpse in Changhua County’s Yuanlin City (員林) on Saturday, police said. The two main suspects, surnamed Chang (張) and Wu (吳), were taken into custody in connection with the alleged murder and are being held incommunicado, authorities said. Photo: Yen Hung-chun, Taipei TimesAn initial investigation suggests the death might be linked to illegal drug transactions, police said. Prosecutors and police interrogated Chang and Wu overnight, before applying to have them held incommunicado amid concerns they might tamper with evidence. The involvement of the other three suspects remains under investigation, authorities added.

Source: Taipei Times March 22, 2026 16:38 UTC