Taipei: Four entertainers were questioned Tuesday on suspicion of manipulating their medical records to avoid serving compulsory military service, according to authorities in New Taipei. The entertainers were among 10 suspects and included actor Hsiu Chieh-kai, Chen Bo-lin, former LollipopF member LilJay, and Energy member Chang Shu-wei, as stated by the Yonghe Precinct of the New Taipei Police Department. Police noted that another Energy member, Kunda Hsieh, is currently in Canada for work and will be brought in after his scheduled return to Taiwan on Oct. 31.

According to Focus Taiwan, Hsiu has admitted to evading service, and the Ministry of Interior reported Tuesday that 92 others were listed as suspects and are currently under investigation. The investigation followed probes launched in February and May into a military service evasion scheme.

Prosecutors alleged that the suspects paid a man named Chen Chih-ming to learn how to manipulate blood pressure tests to appear as if they had severe hypertension, allowing them to avoid conscription. Police said the 10 questioned Tuesday were linked to Chen and are suspected of using similar methods to evade military service.

Defense Minister Wellington Koo stated Tuesday that the Ministry of National Defense has reviewed its medical examination standards with the Tri-Service General Hospital. However, Koo only mentioned that the ministry would “push forward relevant discussions” when asked if the standards would be tightened by the end of 2025.

Under the Act of Military Service System, all Taiwanese men aged 19 to 36 are required to complete compulsory military service.