Taipei Main Station shopping mall changes hands! Breeze loses to Shin Kong Mitsukoshi by a mere 1 point, raising questions. A criminal lawyer from Yifu Law Firm explains the relevant legal provisions and liability for leaking official secrets.

Case Background and Legal Disputes

Taipei Main Station shopping mall changes hands! Breeze loses to Shin Kong Mitsukoshi by a mere 1 point, raising questions | CTS News reporter Wu Renyu

The results of the highly anticipated bidding for the Taipei Main Station shopping mall's operating rights have been announced. Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) announced that Shin Kong Mitsukoshi was the top priority applicant. However, the current operator, Breeze, raised objections, questioning the selection process and review mechanism for flaws. These included allegations that outsiders learned of the winner before TRA's announcement and that review committee members with engineering backgrounds did not attend the selection meeting. TRA has not yet responded to these allegations.

A criminal lawyer from Fidelity Law Firm stated that this case involves the crime of leaking secrets under the Criminal Code and Article 34 of the Government Procurement Act, which stipulates confidentiality. If the judges' leaks raise questions about impartiality or even suspicion of leaking secrets, the company should file an objection under Article 75 of the Government Procurement Act, claiming procedural violations and demanding the revocation of the award or a re-evaluation. Furthermore, the company can seek compensation for bidding costs from the leaker under the provisions of civil tort or non-performance of obligations. It is recommended to preserve relevant reporting evidence as soon as possible and issue a letter asserting rights within the statutory time limit.

Fidelity Law Firm Criminal Attorney's View

Criminal lawyers at Fidelity Law Firm advise that in similar cases, one should not only look at the news headlines, but also return to the evidence, legal requirements, procedural stages, and the client's actual goals. If the case has entered the court, district prosecutor's office, investigation bureau, or negotiation process, the earlier the information is gathered, the more room for maneuver it will retain.

What should be confirmed first when encountering similar cases?

• First, organize the event timeline, notices, contracts, chat logs, photos, videos, and payment information.
• Confirm the current stage of the process: it may be just a consultation, you may have been interviewed, you may have received a summons, you may have entered into court proceedings, or you may need to file a lawsuit to seek compensation.
• Assess whether there are immediate risks such as statute of limitations, evidence preservation, detention, imprisonment, settlement negotiations, or media exposure.