Ko Wen-je released on NT$70 million bail (update)

Former Taiwan People's Party (TPP) Chairman Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) was released by the Taipei District Court after posting NT$70 million (US$2.29 million) bail Monday, bringing an end to his year-long incommunicado detention as he faces trial for corruption.

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