TAIPEI (TVBS News) — The Office of the Presidential spokesperson Karen Kuo (郭雅慧) addressed the unfolding espionage scandal on Wednesday (April 2), involving Cheng Chu-ying (盛礎纓), a former assistant to You Si-kun (游錫堃), the former President of Taiwan's Legislative Yuan (parliament). Kuo stressed that acts of treason or espionage must be met with the most severe penalties, highlighting the gravity of the accusations linked to alleged Chinese infiltration.
The Presidential Office reaffirmed its dedication to impartial enforcement of the law, underscoring that legal consequences would apply uniformly, irrespective of political affiliations or personal identities. Spokesperson Kuo called for bipartisan unity in confronting authoritarian threats and emphasized the need to fortify national security legislation. The controversy surrounding Cheng has intensified due to his reported links with several Democratic Progressive Party (DPP, 民進黨) legislators and aides, stirring debate within the political landscape.
On March 25, the Taipei District Prosecutor's Office (台北地檢署) initiated a thorough investigation into possible breaches of national security. Under its directive, the Ministry of Justice (MOJ, 法務部) Investigation Bureau (調查局) was tasked with searching and interrogating Cheng in connection with the allegations. Following these actions, Cheng was released on bail set at NT$200,000 (approximately US$6,024) and is currently subject to electronic surveillance.
