Nominee: 'DPP 100萬' Note in Fraud Case Requires Evidence-Based Judgment

During a legislative session reviewing nominations for the Control Yuan, a question arose concerning a note found on a suspect in a significant fraud case. The note contained the phrase "DPP 100萬," prompting scrutiny from legislators.

KMT legislator Lo Ting-wei questioned Control Yuan nominee Lin Li-ying about the phrase. He pointed out that the suspect, former head of the Changhua Bar Association Chen Yu-hsuan, is accused of defrauding the Tzu Chi Foundation of over 1 billion New Taiwan dollars. Lo noted that DPP caucus secretary-general Fan Yun had previously suggested "DPP" might stand for "Digital Product Passport," a program launched this year. However, Lo questioned how such a phrase could appear in a 2021 note if it referred to a product introduced much later.

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As a prosecutor, of course, upon seeing an abbreviation and a number, I will not make any direct determination. Prosecutors have an obligation to be objective and neutral and to determine based on evidence.

Lin Li-ying, currently the chief secretary at the Supreme Prosecutors Office, responded that she would not make any immediate judgments. She stressed that prosecutors have an obligation to remain objective and base their conclusions on evidence. Lin explained that her process would involve gathering the statements of those under investigation, understanding common terminology within relevant fields, and examining the context of the document itself.

When Lo pressed further about what the general public might interpret "DPP 100" to mean, Lin reiterated that it's not about general public perception but rather the understanding and usage of terms within specific domains, along with contextual clues. She stated it would be inappropriate for her to comment further as it pertains to an ongoing case and its evidence. Lo acknowledged her difficulty in answering and concluded the line of questioning.

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It's not about the general public, but about the views and usage of terms in relevant fields, as well as the context of the document.