The prosecutors asserted that Ko Wen-je, a former mayor, took bribes. He and his supporters have maintained that the charges are a political vendetta.

Prosecutors in Taiwan indicted former presidential candidate and Taiwan People’s Party founder Ko Wen-je on corruption charges, accusing him of taking bribes during his time as mayor of Taiwan’s capital.

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.

Ko Wen-je, who also has experience as a doctor, entered the political scene to win Taipei's 2014 mayoral race. He served two terms from 2014 to 2022. He is being accused of accepting bribes during his time as mayor of the island's capital.

Ko Wen-je, a prominent figure in Taiwanese politics and former presidential candidate, has been indicted on multiple corruption charges, marking a significant turn in his political career. The 65-year-old founder of the Taiwan People's Party (TPP) faces accusations of accepting bribes and misappropriating political donations during his tenure as mayor of Taipei and his recent presidential campaign.

Taiwan prosecutors indicted former presidential candidate and Taiwan People’s Party founder Ko Wen-je on corruption charges on Thursday.

Taiwan prosecutors on Thursday indicted an ex-mayor of Taipei and former presidential candidate on charges of corruption and misusing political

Former Taipei mayor and founder of the Taiwan People's Party Ko Wen-je has been charged with accepting bribes and embezzling public funds. If found guilty, he faces up to 28 and a half years in prison.