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TPP leader Ko Wen-je indicted on bribery, other corruption charges

12/26/2024 10:27 AM
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Taiwan People's Party (TPP) Chairman Ko Wen-je (center) is summoned for questioning by prosecutors on Dec. 11, 2024. CNA file photo
Taiwan People's Party (TPP) Chairman Ko Wen-je (center) is summoned for questioning by prosecutors on Dec. 11, 2024. CNA file photo

Taipei, Dec. 26 (CNA) Taiwan People's Party (TPP) Chairman Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) was indicted on Thursday on charges of bribery and other corruption in connection with real estate dealings during his second term as Taipei mayor 2018-2022.

He was also charged with embezzling political donations to the TPP during the 2024 presidential election.

The Taipei District Prosecutors Office said they are seeking a sentence of 28.5 years for Ko, who was indicted alongside 10 other suspects in the two separate investigations.

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(By James Thompson)

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