Pingtung County Councilor Song Lihua Faces Detention Over Alleged Fraud; Su Ching-chuan Reportedly Loses Millions

Pingtung County councilor Song Lihua, a prominent figure in local politics, is reportedly facing a detention request from the Kaohsiung Branch of the Taiwan High Prosecutors Office due to her alleged involvement in multiple fraud cases. The investigation into her second husband, Cheng Jen-yu, for a patent investment scheme led prosecutors to examine Song's financial inflows, suspecting her role in facilitating the alleged fraud.

Adding to the complexity, Kuomintang's Pingtung County magistrate candidate, Su Ching-chuan, and his wife are reportedly among the alleged victims. They are said to have lost tens of millions of dollars after investing in a U.S. industry-related scheme promoted by Cheng Jen-yu. Song Lihua's connection to these cases has drawn significant attention, particularly given her political standing.

Song Lihua, a former flight attendant, entered politics after her marriage to former legislator Tsai Hao. They made local political history by being elected county councilors in different districts simultaneously. However, their marriage ended due to allegations of domestic violence by Tsai Hao and his subsequent imprisonment. Song later remarried Cheng Jen-yu in 2021, a wedding that garnered considerable attention at the time. However, this marriage also ended in divorce after Cheng Jen-yu was sentenced to four years in prison for fraud related to the U.S. air conditioner compressor patent investment case.

During questioning, Song Lihua reportedly denied any knowledge of the fraud schemes, attributing all information and actions to her second husband, Cheng Jen-yu. Despite her denials, prosecutors believe Song Lihua's involvement is significant and have requested her detention. The case continues to unfold, with implications for local politics and the financial losses reportedly incurred by prominent figures.

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I don't know anything about it, it's all my second husband.