Former Taiwan Presidential Candidate Ko Indicted for Corruption
Ko Wen-je, a former Taiwanese presidential candidate, has been indicted on corruption charges tied to multiple scandals, including a property redevelopment project during his tenure as Taipei mayor.
Taiwan's ex-presidential candidate charged with corruption
Ko Wen-je, once a rising star in Taiwanese politics and a presidential contender, was indicted Thursday on corruption charges. The 65-year-old is accused of accepting half a million dollars in bribes involving a real estate dealing during his term as mayor of Taipei, as well as misreporting campaign finances during his run for president in January.
Prosecutors in Taiwan Indict Former Presidential Candidate
The prosecutors asserted that Ko Wen-je, a former mayor, took bribes. He and his supporters have maintained that the charges are a political vendetta.
Ko Wen-je faces 28.5-year sentence after indictment on bribery and corruption charges
Chairman Ko Wen-je has been indicted on bribery and corruption charges linked to real estate dealings and campaign finance irregularities. Prosecutors seek a 28.5-year prison sentence, alleging NT$93.
Leader of Taiwan's 3rd largest party indicted on several corruption charges
Prosecutors in Taipei have indicted Ko Wen-je, the leader of Taiwan's third largest political party, on several corruption charges, and they are seeking a total prison sentence of 28-and-a-half years.
Ex-Taiwan mayor and presidential candidate Ko Wen-je charged with corruption
Taiwan prosecutors on Thursday indicted former presidential candidate Ko Wen-je on charges of corruption and misusing political donations and said they were seeking 28 years' jail for him.
Taiwan's former Presidential candidate indicted for corruption, likely to face a 28.5-year jail term
Ko Wen-je, who also has experience as a doctor, entered the political scene to win Taipei's 2014 mayoral race. He served two terms from 2014 to 2022. He is being accused of accepting bribes during his time as mayor of the island's capital.
Head of Taiwan’s third political party Ko Wen-je set to resign over corruption inquiry
The leader of the Taiwan People’s Party, who made clean governance a key part of his appeal to voters, is accused of taking bribes.
Former Presidential candidate in Taiwan, Ko Wen-je, indicted for corruption
Prosecutors in Taiwan indicted former presidential candidate and Taiwan People’s Party founder Ko Wen-je on corruption charges, accusing him of taking bribes during his time as mayor of Taiwan’s capital.
VOA Mandarin: Taiwan People's Party leader indicted on bribery, embezzlement charges
Ko Wen-je, chairman of Taiwan's second-largest opposition party, the People’s Party, was indicted Thursday for allegedly accepting bribes and embezzling political donations during his tenure as mayor of Taipei four years ago.
Analysis: Ko Wen-je's Trial and Sentencing Recommendation - TaiwanPlus News
With the charging of former Taipei Mayor and 2024 presidential candidate Ko Wen-je on corruption charges, TaiwanPlus spoke to Taipei-based attorney Colin Wu about the charges and how the case might move forward.
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Court releases Ko Wen-je on bail of NT$30m
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Ko posts NT$30 million bail and returns home
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