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Taiwan's Former Presidential Candidate Ko Wen-je Indicted on Corruption Charges

Ko Wen-je, former Taipei mayor, faces corruption charges related to bribes during his term, risking a lengthy prison sentence if convicted.

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Updated: Dec 26th, 2024, 2:19 AM ET

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Former Taipei mayor and presidential candidate Ko Wen-je has been indicted on corruption charges, accused of accepting T$17.1 million in bribes and misusing T$68 million in political donations during his time in office. Prosecutors allege he allowed a real estate development to bypass regulations in exchange for kickbacks. If found guilty, he faces up to 28.5 years in prison. Ko has denied the charges but his political career—including his role in founding the Taiwan People’s Party—faces significant jeopardy as the case unfolds amid a politically charged environment in Taiwan.

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