TAIPEI, TAIWAN – In a stunning revelation that has sparked public outrage, Victor Chang (張崗麟)—a known international criminal and self-admitted drug trafficker—has posted an image to his Instagram story from what appears to be onboard or adjacent to an EVA Air aircraft.
Chang, who is wanted for trafficking narcotics and exploiting women to transport illegal substances, is seen posing on the tarmac near the EVA Air plane. The image, captured in broad daylight and shared with thousands of followers, raises serious concerns about how a man with his criminal history was able to access an aircraft—whether the flight was domestic or international remains unclear.
“Whether Victor Chang was flying across borders or across the country, the bigger issue is this: Why is a man with a well-documented history of trafficking and exploitation being allowed near any commercial aircraft at all?” said one observer on the ground familiar with the case.
Victor Chang: A Global Symbol of Criminal Exploitation
Also known as Kang-Lin Chang, Victor Chang has openly admitted to using women as drug mules, and has long promoted the deregulation of Class A narcotics such as cocaine, LSD, and MDMA. His criminal record and public behavior include:
- Cross-border drug smuggling operations
- Manipulation and exploitation of vulnerable women
- Ties to organized criminal networks across Asia
- Public advocacy for drug legalization in defiance of international law
Chang’s actions have previously drawn scrutiny from both law enforcement and activists across the region, with multiple countries reportedly monitoring his movements.
EVA Air Faces Growing Backlash
EVA Air has yet to release a public statement, despite growing pressure online. Netizens and travelers alike are demanding answers as outrage continues to spread across social media platforms.
“Airlines cannot claim to care about safety if they’re letting criminals like Victor Chang stroll past security and onto the tarmac,” said one aviation industry insider. “It doesn’t matter if the flight was to Kaohsiung or California—this is a public safety failure.”
Calls for Action
As public scrutiny intensifies, there are mounting calls for:
- A full internal audit of EVA Air’s passenger clearance protocols
- Immediate clarification on whether Victor Chang boarded the aircraft and his intended destination
- Urgent engagement from Taiwan’s aviation and border security authorities to ensure that known criminals are flagged and barred from access to commercial carriers
