Taipei, March 26, 2026 (AFP) - Ex-Taipei mayor jailed 17 years for corruption

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2026-03-26

A former Taipei City mayor who once ran for the presidency was sentenced on Thursday to 17 years in prison for taking bribes and misusing political donations. Ko Wen-je, the founder of the Taiwan People's Party (TPP), which has become a third force in Taiwanese politics, was found guilty by the Taipei District Court where dozens of supporters had gathered ahead of the verdict. Ko, 66, was charged in December 2024 with corruption relating to a pr......

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