Corruption Act

Is Ko Wen-je facing another new case? The demolition of the Zhongxiao Bridge approach road is suspected of involving bribery. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office is investigating the case. Lawyer Li Yu-sheng explains the elements and criminal liability of the crime of bribery under the Anti-Corruption Act.

貪污治罪條例,圖利罪,公務員貪污

Is Ko Wen-je facing another case? The demolition of the Zhongxiao Bridge approach road is suspected of involving bribery; the Taipei District Prosecutors Office is investigating. | FTV News Reporter Huang Guocheng News Link: Ko Wen-je, the founding chairman of the Taiwan People's Party, was sentenced to 17 years in prison in the first instance for corruption; there may be more unexploded bombs to come. Last week, the Agency Against Corruption summoned witnesses to investigate the Ko government's "Zhongxiao Bridge approach road demolition project." The witnesses' petitions have now been released, directly pointing out that the construction methods did not match the tender specifications. The safer but more expensive "cutting method" was changed to a cheaper but dangerous "breaking method," reducing the project cost from NT$310 million to less than NT$30 million. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office is also investigating this case. Fuda Law Firm…

Chung Man-chi was cheated in stock trading; Nangang Deputy Director suspected of assisting in personal data investigation and debt collection; Attorney Hsu Wan-wei explains the responsibilities of civil servants who violate regulations, even accept bribes, and are involved in corruption offenses.

貪污治罪條例,收賄,圖利

Chung Wen-chih, a stock market tycoon, was double-crossed; Nangang Deputy Police Chief suspected of assisting in personal data collection for debt recovery | Mirror News reporter Gong Pin-rou. News Link: The case of "Abalone Tycoon" Chung Wen-chih, who absconded after being released on bail, has an additional side to the case! Dissatisfied with being double-crossed after entrusting a friend with stock investments, he colluded with Huang Tzu-hsiang, a police officer at the Nangang Precinct, to investigate his personal data for debt recovery. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office conducted a search and questioning yesterday (5th). After questioning, they determined that Huang Tzu-hsiang was a major suspect and warranted detention, and applied to the court for his detention and incommunicado confinement. Lawyer Hsu Wan-wei of Fidelity Law Firm stated that police officers using their positions to assist in obtaining and collecting citizens' personal information may constitute a crime of data breach…

Procurement work leading to jail time? Three major pitfalls of the "Government Procurement Law" that could inadvertently constitute "profiteering"! A legal self-protection guide for civil servants.

貪污治罪條例的圖利罪跟政府採購法

Last Updated: November 1, 2025 | Author: Attorney Li Yusheng (Focusing Attorney at Fidelity Law Firm / Guest Legal Commentator for Political Talk Shows) Foreword: The Dilemma of Procurement Personnel: Doing Well is Duty, Making Mistakes is "Profiteering"? In the civil service, procurement positions are often considered "high-risk, dead-end jobs." Procurement personnel not only need to be familiar with the complex "Government Procurement Law," but also have to face pressure from suppliers and demands from superiors. Most frighteningly, a careless procedural flaw might not just result in administrative penalties, but could directly escalate to "profiteering" under the "Anti-Corruption Act." Many civil servants summoned by prosecutors often cry foul: "I didn't take a single penny from the supplier; I was just trying to meet deadlines!" But Fidelity Law Firm must solemnly remind everyone: profiteering does not require receiving money as a prerequisite. Only…

It’s not just about corruption! A senior official of the Building and Construction Department once again exposed that he accepted "sexual bribes" from manufacturers | Lawyer Li Yusheng explains the provisions of the Corruption Crime Ordinance and the legal requirements for the crime of bribery

貪污,賄賂,收賄,行賄

It’s not just about corruption! A senior official of the Building and Construction Department once again exposed that he accepted "sexual bribes" from a manufacturer. China Television News Reporter|Huang Pinxuan and Liu Junnan News Link: This menuless Teppanyaki restaurant specializes in fresh meat and seafood. The manufacturer is also suspected of having a banquet at another famous seafood restaurant. A 24-year-old young female artist works as a professional mistress. Every time she goes out overnight, she will receive 20,000 to 30,000 yuan from the manufacturer. She estimates that she has received 1 million. However, Zhang Zhiming argued that the other party was just a "close friend" and not a "close friend". Regarding the price relationship, the female artist admitted when questioned that she only accepted money for services. Li Yusheng, a lawyer who was not involved in the case, said: "If an artist only engages in sex trade for money...