Taiwan foundation files embezzlement complaint amid bullying claims

The Ma Ying-jeou Foundation announced on May 29th that it has filed a criminal complaint with the Taiwan Shilin District Prosecutors Office against Hsiao Hsu-tsen and Wang Guangci, citing alleged breach of trust and embezzlement.

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The Ma Ying-jeou Foundation announced on May 29th that it has filed a criminal complaint with the Taiwan Shilin District Prosecutors Office against Hsiao Hsu-tsen and Wang Guangci, citing alleged breach of trust and embezzlement.

However, Wang Guangci's mother has penned an open letter to former President Ma Ying-jeou, asserting that her daughter has suffered from depression since April 2024. She claims that workplace bullying and her subsequent expulsion from the foundation exacerbated Wang's condition, leading to severe depression and two suicide attempts. The foundation has denied these allegations, but Wang's mother insists that a medical diagnosis of "severe agitation, anxiety, and suspected hyperventilation" was made. She expressed outrage that a foundation spokesperson allegedly attributed Wang's symptoms to excessive alcohol consumption, questioning their humanity and vowing to report the incident as workplace bullying to the Taipei City Department of Labor.

The article also delves into the medical aspects of depression, citing the Tri-Service General Hospital's health education website. It explains that while the primary cause of depression remains under research, biological and social factors play significant roles. Imbalances in neurotransmitters in the brain are linked to mood, sleep disturbances, appetite changes, and fatigue. Life stressors such as loss, divorce, work pressure, and disappointment can also trigger or worsen depression, emphasizing that it is a physiological illness requiring treatment, akin to hypertension or diabetes.

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Wang Guangci's mother has penned an open letter to former President Ma Ying-jeou, asserting that her daughter has suffered from depression since April 2024.

Common symptoms of depression are categorized into four groups: emotional (sadness, irritability, anxiety), physical (appetite changes, sleep issues, fatigue, pain), behavioral (slowed movement, agitation, suicidal actions, neglect of appearance, loss of interest), and cognitive (feelings of worthlessness, helplessness, guilt, despair, poor concentration, indecisiveness, suicidal ideation). The article stresses the importance of accepting the diagnosis and seeking professional treatment, typically involving medication and ongoing follow-up, to prevent relapse.

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She expressed outrage that a foundation spokesperson allegedly attributed Wang's symptoms to excessive alcohol consumption, questioning their humanity and vowing to report the incident as workplace bullying to the Taipei City Department of Labor.