A special assistant to the Prince Group was questioned for the second time for allegedly handling financial transactions and was granted bail of NT$500,000. CTS News reporter Tsai Chi-min. News Link: The investigation into the Prince Group's alleged money laundering case has made new progress. Prosecutors have apparently discovered that senior executive Li Tien moved valuable antique paintings and calligraphy from his luxury residence in Xinyi District to Xindian for safekeeping. A special assistant surnamed Liu is suspected of handling related financial transactions and was questioned again yesterday (24th). After questioning, her bail was increased to NT$500,000. Compared to her previous visit to the Taipei District Prosecutors Office where she made no attempt to conceal her identity and even smiled broadly upon leaving, this time she was much more discreet. It was also rumored that she broke down in tears in court, admitting to feeling immense pressure. Lawyer Li Yu-sheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that criminal groups typically have internal divisions of labor, with some engaging in fraud and others handling the proceeds of fraud. Although Liu Chun-yu claimed that she only ran errands for the main suspect and purchased limited-edition items, the prosecutor…

Taiwan Glass Group President Lin Po-shih Indicted by Shilin District Prosecutors Office for Alleged NT$1 Billion Sham Equity Transaction | Mirror News Reporters Chang Ching-han and Hu Ke-chiang News Link: Taiwan Glass Group President Lin Po-shih is suspected of using fraudulent equity transfers to evade the enforcement of judgments against the shares of his subsidiaries. After being reported by company shareholders, the Shilin District Prosecutors Office investigated and indicted him yesterday (17th) for the crime of submitting false business documents. Lawyer Liu Yi-ling of Fidelity Law Firm stated that in order to avoid the enforcement of his company shares, the perpetrator created false documents and transferred shares to his family members through a fraudulent transaction, committing the crime of forgery and submitting false business documents, and may also be guilty of damaging creditor's rights. According to law, this carries a penalty of up to three years imprisonment, detention, or a fine of up to NT$15,000. Fidelity Law Firm L…

A Dramatic Interlude at the Core Pacific City Court Hearing: Changhua County Councilor Vigorously Rubs Ko Wen-je's Face | Mirror News Reporters Chang Ching-han and Hu Ke-chiang News Link: The Taipei District Court is hearing the Core Pacific City corruption case. Today (the 18th), the fourth day of oral arguments took place. Former Taiwan People's Party Chairman Ko Wen-je appeared at the court early this morning with a smile. Among the large group of supporters was Changhua County Councilor Chang Hsueh-ju, who had traveled from Taipei specifically to show her support. Besides giving him a big hug, she also vigorously rubbed Ko Wen-je's face. Meanwhile, Shen Ching-ching was also asked about his first post on Facebook the previous night. He sighed, expressing the helplessness of life. Lawyer Lee Yu-sheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that Shen Ching-ching's post on social media was primarily intended to guide public opinion and gain the approval of the public and some supporters through non-judicial means. However, the Core Pacific City case now…

Dramatic Reversal! Ko Hung-an's Corruption Charges Overturned, Sentenced to 6 Months in Second Trial | TVBS News Reporter Yan Shengfen News Links: Related News: Related News: Related News: Related News: Ko Hung-an, involved in fraudulent assistant fee case, was sentenced to 7 years in prison for corruption in the first trial…

A major reversal in Gao Hongan's assistant fee case! The second instance verdict was reduced to 6 months, commutable to a fine; the embezzlement charge was dropped; conditions for reinstatement are met. Gao Hongan: I will return to the mayoral position as soon as possible. | Reporters You Tao and Zheng Xiangren News Links: Related News: Related News: Related News: Related News:…

Dramatic Reversal! Kao Hung-an's Corruption Charges Dropped; "Reinstatement Process to be Completed Immediately" | ETtoday News Reporters Tsai Yu-shan, Chen Ming-sheng, Wang Yi-hsuan News Links: Related News: Related News: Related News: Related News: Hsinchu Mayor Kao Hung-an, Fraudulently Obtained Assistant Fees…