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Nantou police officer investigated for alleged leaks, released on bail

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A police officer from the Ren'ai Precinct in Nantou County, Taiwan, is under investigation for alleged involvement in leaking information.
  • Authorities searched the officer's residence and workplace, and the officer was questioned by prosecutors.
  • The officer, identified by the surname Wu, was released on bail of NT$200,000 after interrogation.

A police officer from the Ren'ai Precinct in Nantou County, Taiwan, is facing allegations of leaking official information. The officer, identified by the surname Wu, was recently transferred to the investigation team just half a month prior to the accusations surfacing.

Prosecutors from the Taichung District Prosecutor's Office, in coordination with the Central Region Investigation Bureau of the Agency Against Corruption, conducted searches at the Ren'ai Precinct and other locations on Tuesday. The investigation aims to uncover the extent of the alleged leaks and identify any other individuals involved.

Following the searches and questioning, Officer Wu was released on bail of NT$200,000 (approximately $6,100 USD) and is awaiting further proceedings. The investigation is ongoing to determine if other officers or higher-ranking officials were involved in the alleged misconduct.

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