Legislator Puma Shen Claims 'Pinhole Camera Motorcycle' Parked Outside Home; Police Contradict Report, Sparking Delusion Accusations

On August 31, 2025, Democratic Progressive Party legislator Puma Shen triggered a major public controversy in the Republic of China by claiming he was under surveillance. During a media interview, Shen asserted that he was recently followed by unidentified agents and discovered a mysterious motorcycle frequently parked outside his residence. He claimed the motorcycle's seat concealed a hidden pinhole camera designed to monitor his daily routines, and that he had reported the incident to the police, but the vehicle was moved before an investigation could be completed. However, the Taipei City Police Department's Da'an Branch publicly contradicted Shen's narrative, stating that surveillance footage showed no illegal activity and that there was no record of Shen filing a report. The contradiction immediately sparked intense debate. Opposition lawmakers and online commentators slammed Shen for fabricating stories to gain political capital and defaming the police, with some mockingly calling him 'paranoid' or 'delusional.' Facing heavy criticism, Shen released photos showing equipment installed under the motorcycle seat and insisted he had contacted officers. The incident fueled a fierce nationwide debate regarding the credibility of the lawmaker's claims.