Former presidential candidate and Taiwan People's Party founder Ko Wen-je has been indicted on corruption charges in Taiwan. The accusations stem from his time as mayor of Taipei, where he is alleged to have accepted bribes and embezzled political donations.
If found guilty on all charges, Ko could face up to 28.5 years in jail. Central to the case is a real estate development owned by Core Pacific City group in Taipei. Prosecutors claim that Ko allowed the company to skirt city building regulations in exchange for bribes.
