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Ko Wen-je Corruption Case: Former Taipei Mayor Sentenced to 17 Years

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Ko Wen-je Corruption Case Leads to Jail Sentence

Taiwanese court has sentenced former Taipei mayor Ko Wen-je to 17 years in prison following his conviction in a corruption case. Ko, 65, was found guilty of accepting over $535,000 in bribes connected to a real estate deal during his time as mayor. He also misreported campaign finances during his 2024 presidential run.

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Ko Wen-je Corruption Case Leads to Jail SentenceThe Rise of Political Power and the Presidential RunSupporters Protest Conviction

Ko, founder of the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP), denies all wrongdoing. TPP chairman Huang Kuo-chang criticized the verdict, calling it politically motivated. Prosecutors had initially requested more than 28 years in prison, claiming Ko took 17.1 million Taiwan dollars in bribes. He was arrested in 2024 and released on bail in September.

The Rise of Political Power and the Presidential Run

Ko, a candidate from the opposition party, was the dark horse in the presidential elections of 2024, winning more than 25%.

His performance, despite finishing third among the three candidates, showed that voters wanted a pluralistic system of politics beyond Taiwan’s main two parties.

for escalating tensions with Beijing and the Kuomintang Party (KMT), the main opposition group. 

Supporters Protest Conviction

Ko’s conviction and arrest have led to protests by his supporters.He has been the victim of political persecution. “We will support him in his fight for justice and continue to do so.”

Some supporters of Taiwan argue that this verdict threatens to undermine the sense of fairness.

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