On April 22, a Taiwan court delivered its ruling involving multiple defendants, including businessmen, gang members, and police officers. Darren Wang and Mu Xuan denied all charges, while others admitted guilt.

Despite this, both received 6-month prison sentences, with the option to appeal. The sentence may be converted into a fine of 180,000 TWD (≈ 5,600 USD) per person.

Prosecutors revealed that Darren Wang allegedly paid 3.6 million TWD (≈ 112,000 USD) to obtain a fake heart disease medical record to evade mandatory military service.

After losing contact with the intermediary, Darren Wang believed he had been scammed. He then used connections including a police officer to illegally access personal data in the national database to track the individual.

The case escalated when Darren Wang reportedly turned to organized crime. Authorities state he hired gang members to:

  • Send threatening letters to prison
  • Harass the family of a man accused of scamming Mu Xuan out of 4 million TWD (≈ 125,000 USD)

Gang members even bribed prison staff to deliver threats, exposing a serious breach of legal and ethical boundaries.

The same gang was also linked to a violent assault case involving Darren Wang. The actor allegedly arranged an attack on a ride-hailing driver and dispatcher after being dissatisfied with the vehicle. Both victims sustained severe injuries, further worsening his public image.

Darren Wang gained fame through hits like Our Times, The Wolf, and other popular dramas. However, a series of scandals in 2025 led to a dramatic fall from grace.

His case gained global attention, including coverage by BBC, and he has since been blacklisted from multiple entertainment activities.

Darren Wang’s case also exposed a large-scale military service evasion network involving nearly 50 male celebrities, including top-tier stars.

Authorities uncovered that many had paid for fake medical records, triggering:

  • Mass arrests
  • Project cancellations
  • Industry-wide backlash

The scandal is now considered one of the biggest crackdowns in Taiwan entertainment history.

As of 2026, investigations continue. More celebrities are being implicated, proving the impact of this scandal is still unfolding.

Sources: ETtoday,Sina