2024/09/07
The Ministry of National Defense issues a press release explaining the "duplicate account entry of September salaries for some servicemen of the Armed Forces in the central region" (September 7, 2024)
Press release of the Ministry of National Defense
Time: September 7, 2024 at 13:30
In response to the duplicate account entry of September salaries for some officers and soldiers of the Armed Forces in the central region, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) stated that a duplicate release of salaries had occurred, and after investigation, it had resulted from accounting procedure issues at the post office, to whom the MND entrusts handling of payment of salaries and remuneration to officers and soldiers. A total of 10,964 households have been affected by this case. Since some officers and soldiers (11 servicemen) had already withdrawn the money, their balances were found to be insufficient, while the rest of the excess payments were reimbursed to the post office. The MND will immediately assist in notifying individuals with insufficient balances to return extra payments as soon as possible.
The MND stated that it has requested Chunghwa Post Co., Ltd. to clarify relevant operating procedures, and review the cause to avoid the recurrence of similar cases and protect the rights and interests of servicemen. The MND will also invite related financial institutions to discuss improved measures for remitting salaries and remuneration to Armed Forces personnel.