Ma Ying-jeou Foundation Sues Ex-Executives; Board Investigation Team Condemns Decision

The Ma Ying-jeou Foundation has initiated legal proceedings, filing a criminal complaint against former executive director Hsiao Hsu-tsen and Wang Kuang-tzu. The foundation alleges they engaged in breach of trust and embezzlement. The complaint was submitted to prosecutors, marking a significant escalation in internal disputes.

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This is a major matter for the foundation, and the board of directors should have made a resolution. We strongly condemn and regret that the foundation did not respect the board's resolutions and investigation results.

Li Te-wei, spokesperson for the foundation's board of directors' investigation team, issued a strong statement condemning the foundation's actions. He emphasized that such significant matters should be decided by the board of directors. The investigation team expressed regret that the foundation did not respect the board's resolutions and its own investigation findings. Li stated that the team will cooperate with judicial investigations to help clarify the truth.

According to Li, a March 27 board resolution stipulated that the investigation team's findings on financial discipline matters should be reported to the board for discussion before any subsequent actions are decided. The investigation team had advised Hsiao and Wang to respect the process and avoid public statements until the results were finalized. While they initially complied, the foundation later held a press conference to address the expanding issue after the investigation report was completed.

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The foundation did not follow the original board resolution to submit the investigation report to the board for discussion before making public statements. The foundation disrespects the board and the investigation team's findings, which is inappropriate.

Li further questioned the legal validity of the lawsuit, as it was filed without a formal board resolution. He noted that while anyone can file a criminal complaint, the responsibility ultimately lies with the complainant. The investigation team believes the case should have been handled through a board resolution, with the foundation collectively bearing responsibility, rather than being decided by individuals.

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The legal effect of the relevant lawsuit is questionable, as it was not resolved by the board of directors and is open to discussion. However, anyone can freely file a criminal case, so the complainant will ultimately be responsible.