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German faces death penalty for heroin smuggling in Taiwan
Prosecutors in Taoyuan have indicted a German national for allegedly smuggling heroin into Taiwan, facing possible death penalty or life imprisonment.
2025/05/08 17:03
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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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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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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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Two charged in Taichung MRT crane collapse case
Discover the latest on the Taichung MRT crane collapse: Two charged with negligent homicide after a fatal accident on May 10, 2023, leaves one dead and 15 injured. Read more on the investigation’s findings.
2024/08/29 14:30
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No evidence of espionage in Chinese defector’s case
Discover the story of Ruan Fangyong, a former Chinese navy captain who attempted to defect to Taiwan by boat, facing indictment for violating Taiwan’s Immigration Act. Learn about his journey and the investigation’s findings.
2024/08/14 12:00
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Ex-DPP councilor and aide indicted in data acquisition case
Former Taoyuan City Councillor, Kuo Li-hua, of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), and her assistant Liu Tsai-jou have been indicted for allegedly purchasing private information in support of Foxconn founder, Terry Gou, during his independent presidential candidacy. The indictment states that Kuo, under Liu’s direction, secured 325 blank endorsement forms on six separate occasions, totaling a transaction of NT$88,400. Law enforcement officials seized critical evidence, including endorsement registers and text messages, which implicated Kuo and Liu. Despite Kuo’s denial, the Taiwan Taoyuan District Prosecutors Office (TYC) emphasized that they and six others had clearly committed the crime and were officially prosecuted. The TYC has also requested a heavier sentence for Kuo due to her hostility after committing the crime.
2023/12/21 15:34
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Five things you need to know
Taipei’s top five reports from Monday include the indictment of an army officer on charges of defection and espionage, an investigation into a professor for engaging in technological collaboration with China, the draw for presidential and vice presidential candidate ballots, railway reforms following a train derailment, and intense debate on the Minimum Wage Act in the Legislative Yuan.
2023/12/12 09:55
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TPP suspends Hsinchu mayor’s party rights
Taiwan People’s Party temporarily suspends Hsinchu Mayor Kao Hung-an over embezzlement allegations. Mayor Kao faces indictment under the "Anti-Corruption Act" while maintaining her innocence. Get the latest updates on this political development.
2023/09/21 16:35
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Hsinchu mayor contests indictment, cites political motive
Hsinchu Mayor Kao Hung-an’s indictment sparks controversy as she challenges the charges, alleging political motivation. Premier Chen Chien-jen urges focus on judicial proceedings. Get the latest updates on this case.
2023/08/15 20:23
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Ko Wen-je voices support for indicted Hsinchu Mayor
Hsinchu Mayor Kao Hung-an and four others were indicted on corruption charges, drawing criticism from TPP Chairman Ko Wen-je. The case highlights transparency issues in the investigation process. Stay updated on this developing story.
2023/08/14 19:01
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Terry Gou voices support for Hsinchu mayor’s integrity
Business tycoon Terry Gou expresses support for Hsinchu Mayor Kao Hung-an amidst her indictment on embezzlement charges. Gou emphasizes belief in Kao’s integrity — charges filed over misused assistant expenses for personal items.
2023/08/14 18:41
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Hsinchu Mayor faces indictment over corruption allegations
Hsinchu City Mayor Kao Hung-an and four others indicted on corruption charges. Prosecution seeks appropriate sentencing for exploiting positions and misusing funds.
2023/08/14 17:44
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Prison vest scam: CEO faces indictment for fraud
The Taipei District Prosecutor’s Office has indicted Lin Sheng-che, head of Best Style Safety Industrial Co., for defrauding the Agency of Corrections. Lin presented false documents and unlawfully profited from a bulletproof vest contract, sparking an investigation into his actions.
2023/08/13 13:53