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Former Taiwan Presidential Candidate Ko Indicted for Graft
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ko corruption charges are DPP ‘persecution’: TPP
The Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) yesterday condemned the indictment of party Chairman Ko Wen-je (柯文哲), accusing the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) of persecuting a political rival and attempting to silence the 3.69 million Taiwanese who voted for Ko in this year’s presidential election.
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.
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.
TPP’s Ko Wen-je indicted in four cases
Prosecutors yesterday indicted Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) Chairman Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) on charges of corruption, embezzlement, breach of trust and other alleged offenses, requesting a combined 28-year, six-month prison term for the former Taipei mayor.
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.
Former Taipei mayor Ko Wen-je indicted for corruption, could face 28 years' jail
Prosecutors in Taiwan have indicted a former Taipei mayor on charges of corruption and the misuse of political donations. They are seeking a 28-year jail term for Ko Wen-je — the Taiwan People's Party leader who ran for president in January.
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.
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Ko posts NT$30 million bail and returns home
The Taipei District Court Thursday ruled that Ko, who had been detained and held incommunicado due to his involvement in Core ...
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Ko Wen-je released on bail
Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) Chairman Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) was released on bail at noon today, saying he does not believe he is ...