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Meinong Grand Canyon Case: Brother of Kaohsiung Councilor Released on Bail

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Published May 29, 2026 12:41 PM ・ Updated Jun 27, 2026 10:49 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)

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Prosecutors are continuing their investigation into the Meinong illegal sand mining case, releasing the brother of a Kaohsiung councilor on bail.
Prosecutors investigate the 'Meinong Grand Canyon' illegal sand mining and waste dumping case, involving the brother of a Kaohsiung city councilor.

Prosecutors are continuing their investigation into the Meinong illegal sand mining case, releasing the brother of a Kaohsiung councilor on bail.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605290080.aspx Distributor: CNA (Central News Agency)
Published: May 29, 2026

The Qiaotou District Prosecutors Office is investigating a case involving illegal sand mining and waste dumping on farmland in Meinong, Kaohsiung. Prosecutors summoned over 10 individuals, including the brother of Kaohsiung City Councilor Zhu Xin-qiang. The brother was released on NT$1 million bail, and a defendant surnamed Dong on NT$2 million bail. The case involves a criminal syndicate that profited an estimated NT$300 million through illegal mining and waste disposal.

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Announced　May 29, 2026 12:41 PM — Distributor CNA (Central News Agency)
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Large-scale illegal sand mining and waste dumping in the Meinong area.

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Prosecutors are continuing their investigation into the Meinong illegal sand mining case, releasing the brother of a Kaohsiung councilor on bail.

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