Ko Wen-je Indicted on Corruption Charges, Facing 28.5-Year Sentence; Bribes Exceeding $500,000

Dec 26, 2024, 06:06 AM

Ko Wen-je, the former mayor of Taipei and a candidate in Taiwan's recent presidential elections, has been indicted on multiple corruption charges, including bribery and misappropriation of political donations. Prosecutors are seeking a sentence of 28 years and 6 months. The indictment is tied to allegations of accepting bribes exceeding $500,000 linked to a property redevelopment project during his tenure as mayor. The charges also involve misuse of political donations. The court proceedings are set to begin shortly, with a decision expected on whether to continue his detention. The case has prompted significant media attention, with over a hundred notable figures summoned to testify.