Will Ko Wen-je receive a prison sentence over 20 years if found guilty by end of 2025?
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Official sentencing document from Taiwan's judiciary
Taiwan's Ko Wen-je Indicted on Corruption Charges, Faces 28 Years and 6 Months in Prison; Over a Hundred Witnesses Summoned
Dec 26, 2024, 03:15 AM
Ko Wen-je, a former presidential candidate in Taiwan, has been indicted on multiple corruption charges, including those related to a property redevelopment project during his tenure as mayor of Taipei. The prosecution is seeking a sentence of 28 years and 6 months. The case has drawn attention as over a hundred prominent figures from politics and business have been summoned to testify. Key individuals, including Li Wenzong, Shen Qingjing, and Ying Xiaowei, are also facing severe penalties as part of the investigation. The indictment has raised significant public interest and concern regarding political integrity in Taiwan.
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