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Taipei court to hold third hearing in Ko Wen-je case
The Taipei District Court will hold a third detention hearing on Jan. 2 for former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je and others involved in the Core Pacific City scandal.
2025/01/02 12:10
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Ko Wen-je secures extra NT$40M bail in scandal cases
Ko Wen-je, Taiwan People’s Party chairman, secures NT$40 million bail in Core Pacific City scandal. His wife liquidates a deposit to cover the amount.
2024/12/30 13:53
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Taipei court grants NT$30M bail for Ko Wen-je
Taiwan People’s Party Chairman Ko Wen-je was released on bail after 114 days in detention related to a political scandal. He thanked supporters and reflected on his experience.
2024/12/27 16:17
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Presidential office respects judicial process, stays neutral
Taiwan’s Presidential Office respects the judicial process in the case against ex-Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je, charged with corruption. The court will decide on detention.
2024/12/27 14:22
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Former Taipei Mayor Ko denies involvement in stock buys
Former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je denies involvement in stock purchases amid allegations of misusing political donations. The court’s decision on his detention is pending.
2024/12/27 12:20
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Ko Wen-je faces NT$30 million bail in corruption case
Taipei prosecutors order Ko Wen-je to post NT$30 million bail in corruption case. Restrictions on residence and travel imposed. Observers watch for political impact.
2024/12/27 09:01
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TPP’s Ko Wen-je faces 28.5-year sentence after indictment
Taipei prosecutors indicted TPP Chairman Ko Wen-je on bribery charges, recommending a 28.5-year sentence. The case involves Core Pacific City dealings.
2024/12/26 16:56
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Ko Wen-je breaks silence, slams prosecution as political
Ko Wen-je breaks silence on Facebook, condemning his indictment as politically motivated. He challenges the evidence in the Core Pacific City case, urging judicial transparency.
2024/12/26 15:52
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Prosecutors seek hefty fines for Taipei councilor Ying
Prosecutors seek a 13-year sentence for Taipei City Councilor Angela Ying, accused of taking NT$52.5 million in bribes. The case involves real estate developer Sheen Ching-jing.
2024/12/26 12:06
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Ko Wen-je faces charges of bribery, donation misuse
Taiwan People’s Party Chairman Ko Wen-je faces charges of bribery and misappropriation of political donations. Prosecutors recommend a 28.5-year sentence.
2024/12/26 11:36
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Prosecutors seek 28-year sentence for TPP Chair Ko Wen-je
Taipei prosecutors seek a 28-year sentence for ex-Mayor Ko Wen-je, accusing him of bribery and embezzlement. The high-profile case now heads to trial.
2024/12/26 10:33
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Taipei prosecutors to indict Ko and 10 others Thursday
Taipei prosecutors plan to indict Ko Wen-je and 10 others for corruption linked to Core Pacific City. The case underscores Taiwan’s fight against political corruption.
2024/12/25 16:05
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Ko Wen-je’s wife rallies for his peaceful return home
Chen Pei-chi, wife of TPP Chairman Ko Wen-je, gathered supporters at Liberty Square on Dec. 24, urging for Ko’s safe return amid legal challenges.
2024/12/25 12:39
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Taiwan People’s Party extends Ko Wen-je’s leave
The Taiwan People’s Party extends Chairman Ko Wen-je’s leave until Feb. 28, 2025, amid his detention. The party maintains collective leadership, urging unity.
2024/11/18 16:22
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Taiwan court extends detention of councilor Angela Ying
The Taiwan High Court rejected Taipei City Councilor Angela Ying’s appeal, extending her detention over bribery charges. The court cited risks of fleeing and evidence tampering.
2024/11/08 13:48
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Taipei court to forward Sheen’s appeal to high court
Core Pacific Group chairman Sheen Ching-jing appeals his detention in a bribery case linked to Core Pacific City. The Taipei District Court will forward the appeal to the Taiwan High Court. Other defendants, including former Taipei Deputy Mayor Pong Cheng-sheng, have also appealed. The case involves allegations of bribery and political donations, with all four defendants in custody.
2024/11/05 17:00
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Taipei court extends Ko Wen-je’s detention by two months
The Taipei District Court extended former Mayor Ko Wen-je’s detention for two months over alleged bribery in the Core Pacific City case. Key figures remain unexamined.
2024/11/01 17:26
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Taipei court to decide on Ko’s detention on Friday
The Taipei District Court will decide on Nov. 1 whether to extend former Mayor Ko Wen-je’s detention in the Core Pacific City corruption case. Prosecutors allege Ko violated the Anti-Corruption Act by accepting bribes. Concerns about potential collusion with accomplices persist.
2024/11/01 16:03
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Core Pacific City scandal: Chu summoned for fifth time
Authorities in Taipei intensify their probe into the Core Pacific City scandal, summoning ex-Dingyue president Chu Yea-hu. The investigation focuses on bribery and political donations linked to the Taiwan People’s Party.
2024/10/30 13:24
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Taipei court grants limited access to Peng’s case files
The Taipei District Court grants limited access to case files for former Deputy Mayor Peng Chen-sheng amid the Core Pacific City scandal. Detention may extend beyond Nov. 1 due to pending testimonies and concerns of collusion.
2024/10/28 11:43
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Taipei court grants bail to councilor’s aide in scandal
The Taipei District Court released Angela Ying’s assistant on NT$5 million bail in the Core Pacific City scandal. Wu Shun-min is barred from leaving Taiwan.
2024/10/25 17:04
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Prosecutors seek extended detention for ex-Taipei mayor
Prosecutors seek to extend detention for ex-Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je and ex-Deputy Mayor Pong Cheng-sheng over the Core Pacific City case. A court hearing is set for next week.
2024/10/25 15:06
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Former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je summoned in city case
Prosecutors in Taipei summoned former Mayor Ko Wen-je in the Core Pacific City case. The investigation examines decision-making and financial flows linked to Ko and others.
2024/10/16 12:05
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Taipei prosecutors summon hotel head in donation probe
Investigators in Taipei summoned Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s representative as a witness in a political donation case linked to ex-Mayor Ko Wen-je. The probe seeks to trace fund flows.
2024/10/14 14:17
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Ex-Dingyue chair denies bribery in Core Pacific City case
1. 前鼎越開發董事長朱亞虎否認行賄指控。 2. 朱亞虎透過應曉薇加入威京集團。Discover the latest developments in the Taipei Core Pacific City project controversy, including former Dingyue Development Corp chairman Chu Yea-hu’s denial of bribery allegations and the involvement of key political figures. 3. 洪健益披露朱亞虎給蔡壁如的信。 4. 柯文哲、沈慶京等五人被羈押。
2024/09/19 17:30