Taiwanese Investigators Indicted for Misusing Official Car, Falsifying Records

A Hualien-based investigator from Taiwan's Investigation Bureau and his superior have been indicted for allegedly misusing an official vehicle and falsifying documents. The officer, identified by his surname Li, reportedly used an official car for a private dinner in New Taipei City's Sanxia district last April while on a trip to return equipment. He was later involved in a rear-end collision at the vehicle's location.

To conceal his unauthorized detour and private meeting, Li allegedly colluded with female deputy section chief Hsu to fabricate a false itinerary. They claimed the trip was for an official inspection in Taoyuan. Li even obtained a fake address from a colleague to support the fabricated report, which was then submitted to cover up the incident. Hsu allegedly stamped the falsified document, passing it up the chain of command.

Prosecutors in Yilan have charged both Li and Hsu with document forgery, seeking a 14-month prison sentence. They criticized the pair for abusing their positions and showing no remorse. The indictment notes that Li and Hsu, as investigators, should uphold the law but instead engaged in deceit to avoid administrative punishment. The court will now decide on the case, while other colleagues involved were cleared of charges.