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Tzu Chi Defrauded In Vaccine Deal

Taiwan ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ Crime & Justice

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Taiwan's Tzu Chi Foundation lost NT$1.06 billion (US$33 million) in a BNT vaccine purchase during the COVID-19 pandemic. A lawyer is accused of defrauding the foundation by falsely claiming access to vaccine procurement channels. The foundation faces criticism for not reporting the fraud sooner.

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ Taiwan/Chinese NEW

Tzu Chi defrauded of NT$1.06 billion in BNT vaccine purchase; former legislator reveals 'secret meeting' details

- Taiwan's Tzu Chi Foundation was defrauded of NT$1.06 billion in a BNT vaccine purchase during the COVID-19 pandemic. - A former legislator claims a secret meeting with then-legislator Chiang Wan-an revealed the government's vaccine procurement difficulties. - The former legislator alleges that some individuals, despite understanding the challenges, spread rumors that the government was blocking โ€ฆ