Politician's Son Admits Past Gambling Involvement, Sent to Juvenile Court by Mother

The son of a ruling party legislator has admitted to past involvement in illegal sports betting, a confession that comes as he campaigns for a city council seat. He acknowledged being sent to juvenile court during high school for his role in the gambling activities. His mother, legislator Wan Mei-ling, personally handed him over to authorities after discovering his involvement during an investigation into campus gambling rings. Wan Mei-ling, who was a city councilor at the time, stated that organized crime groups were exploiting vulnerable students. She recalled a tragic case in 2015 where a high school student died by suicide due to gambling debts, which prompted her to investigate the issue in Taoyuan. Her investigation revealed that several schools were affected by criminal elements selling limited-edition sneakers at inflated prices to lure students, who then faced pressure to gamble when they couldn't resell the items. The legislator questioned the police chief about the infiltration, leading to a crackdown that disrupted the criminal networks.

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I want to go, I lost the last bet in my life.