Former Taiwan Presidential Candidate Ko Indicted for Graft
- Prosecutors seek more than 28-year sentence for Ko Wen-je
- Ko charged with corruption and misuse of political donations
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Ko Wen-je, a former Taiwanese presidential candidate, has been indicted on corruption charges tied to multiple scandals, including a property redevelopment project during his tenure as Taipei mayor.
The Taipei District Prosecutors Office proposed a sentence exceeding 28 years for bribery and misappropriation of political donations, a spokesperson said at a briefing on Thursday. They also want Ko fined NT$50 million ($1.5 million).