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Taiwan's ex-mayor and former presidential candidate Ko Wen-je indicted for corruption


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Published in Politics and Government on Thursday, December 26th 2024 at 9:20 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • Former Taipei mayor and Taiwan People's Party leader Ko Wen-je has been indicted on multiple charges including corruption and misuse of political donations. Prosecutors seek a prison term of 28 years for Ko,

Ko Wen-je, the former mayor of Taipei and a previous presidential candidate for the Taiwan People's Party (TPP), has been indicted on charges of corruption. The allegations stem from his time as mayor, where he is accused of leaking confidential information to his son, Ko Cheng-heng, regarding a land development project in Taipei's Dazhi area. This information was reportedly used to benefit Ko Cheng-heng's business interests. The indictment also involves allegations of Ko Wen-je's involvement in a separate case concerning the misuse of public funds for a trip to Japan. These legal challenges come at a time when Ko has been attempting to position himself as a reformer in Taiwanese politics, aiming to combat corruption and improve governance.

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