Former Taiwan Opposition Leader Ko Wen-je Arrested in Corruption Probe
Ko Wen-je, ex-mayor of Taipei and leader of the Taiwan People's Party, faces allegations linked to a property development scandal.
- Ko Wen-je was detained after a lengthy interrogation regarding his tenure as Taipei mayor.
- The investigation centers on the approval of the Core Pacific City project and potential misuse of campaign funds.
- Ko has denied any wrongdoing and requested a judicial review of his arrest.
- The Taiwan People's Party has called for a fair examination of the arrest's legality.
- This incident is part of a broader series of corruption investigations involving Taiwanese politicians.