Taiwanese Legislator Indicted for Fraud, Prosecutors Seek Heavy Sentence

Taiwanese legislator Kao Chin-tsai-mei faces serious charges after being indicted for allegedly defrauding the legislature of 7.87 million NT dollars in public assistant fees. The indictment also includes illegally importing over 70,000 rapid COVID-19 test kits during the pandemic.

The Taipei District Prosecutors Office requested a sentence of 12 years and 6 months imprisonment, citing the severity of the alleged corruption under the Anti-Corruption Act. The indictment specifically mentions "tribal marketing" and "Mei Yuan Cultural and Creative" aspects, which Kao Chin-tsai-mei denies establishing or funding.

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The night will surely end, and we will all be night watchmen holding torches, waiting for the dawn.

She asserts these were platforms created by friends passionate about indigenous culture to promote tribal economies, small farmers, handicrafts, and local employment. Kao Chin-tsai-mei vowed to continue defending indigenous rights and supervising government policies, stating, "The night will surely end, and we will all be night watchmen holding torches, waiting for the dawn."

However, television commentator Wang Rui-de offered a sharp retort on Facebook, suggesting that after serving over six years of the requested sentence, Kao Chin-tsai-mei could apply for parole, implying a cynical view of her statement and the legal process.

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The night will surely end, yes, and after serving over six years, one can apply for parole!