Corruption Trial: Cheng Wen-tsan Claims to Be Victim, Witness Presents Bag for Money
In the corruption trial involving former Taoyuan Mayor Cheng Wen-tsan, a witness presented a black bag, claiming it was used to hold political donations returned by Cheng. Cheng, however, asserted he was a victim, not a beneficiary.
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(Central News Agency reporter Yeh Chen, Taoyuan, May 12) In the corruption case involving former Taoyuan Mayor Cheng Wen-tsan, at a court session today, Liao Li-Ting, who has become a tainted witness, produced a black bag, testifying that it was used to hold political donations returned by Cheng Wen-tsan at the time. The black bag was seized in court; Cheng Wen-tsan claimed to be a victim rather than a beneficiary.
Cheng Wen-tsan was indicted by the Taoyuan District Prosecutors Office on charges of violating the Anti-Corruption Act for his alleged involvement in the corruption case related to the expanded development of the Linkou Special District Gongwu Industrial Zone (Huaya Science Park), involving a bribe of NT$5 million, and was sought a 12-year sentence.
The Taoyuan District Court continued its hearing today, with Liao Li-Ting, son of Liao Chun-Sung, former chairman of the Linkou Gongwu Rezoning Construction Management Committee, who was involved in the bribery, appearing in court to be questioned by the prosecution, defense, and judge; Liao Li-Ting has turned into a tainted witness.
Liao Li-Ting testified in his last appearance that on the evening of September 14, 2017, he and his father brought a handbag containing NT$5 million to the official residence. The NT$5 million was instructed by Yang Chao-Lin, a shareholder of Hung Zhan Company, to be given to Cheng Wen-tsan, and the money was withdrawn in three installments. They stuffed the bag under the coffee table.
Liao Li-Ting said that the following year, Yang Chao-Lin again asked him to deliver NT$6 million, stating it was to support Cheng Wen-tsan's re-election campaign. On August 13, 2018, Cheng Wen-tsan handed him two bags at the official residence. Upon returning home, he discovered that the bags contained NT$5 million and NT$6 million in cash, respectively. He speculated that Cheng Wen-tsan returned the money after learning that Liao Chun-Sung was under surveillance.
As Cheng Wen-tsan's legal team had questioned Liao Li-Ting's inconsistent statements and confused memory due to medication at the previous hearing, Liao Li-Ting stated today that medication would have an impact but would not make him forget. He then produced a black handbag with a pull rod in court, testifying that it was the black bag used to hold the NT$6 million in political donations returned by Cheng Wen-tsan. The presiding judge ruled to seize the black bag in court.
Cheng Wen-tsan, on the other hand, stated that he was a victim rather than a beneficiary in this case, and he and his colleagues in the city government acted according to the law and did not help resolve the situation. He did not discuss money with the Liao father and son, did not agree to do anything, and there was no agreement, delivery, or quid pro quo.
Cheng Wen-tsan said that on September 14, 2017, Liao Chun-Sung's visit to the official residence was a "unilateral drop-off," and there was absolutely no agreement or quid pro quo between them. He actively requested Liao Chun-Sung to retrieve the bag within a week afterward; he hopes the court can clarify the truth, restore the facts, and clear his name. (Edited by Li Hsi-Chang) 1150512
(Central News Agency reporter Yeh Chen, Taoyuan, May 12) In the corruption case involving former Taoyuan Mayor Cheng Wen-tsan, at a court session today, Liao Li-Ting, who has become a tainted witness, produced a black bag, testifying that it was used to hold political donations returned by Cheng Wen-tsan at the time. The black bag was seized in court; Cheng Wen-tsan claimed to be a victim rather than a beneficiary.
Cheng Wen-tsan was indicted by the Taoyuan District Prosecutors Office on charges of violating the Anti-Corruption Act for his alleged involvement in the corruption case related to the expanded development of the Linkou Special District Gongwu Industrial Zone (Huaya Science Park), involving a bribe of NT$5 million, and was sought a 12-year sentence.
The Taoyuan District Court continued its hearing today, with Liao Li-Ting, son of Liao Chun-Sung, former chairman of the Linkou Gongwu Rezoning Construction Management Committee, who was involved in the bribery, appearing in court to be questioned by the prosecution, defense, and judge; Liao Li-Ting has turned into a tainted witness.
Liao Li-Ting testified in his last appearance that on the evening of September 14, 2017, he and his father brought a handbag containing NT$5 million to the official residence. The NT$5 million was instructed by Yang Chao-Lin, a shareholder of Hung Zhan Company, to be given to Cheng Wen-tsan, and the money was withdrawn in three installments. They stuffed the bag under the coffee table.
Liao Li-Ting said that the following year, Yang Chao-Lin again asked him to deliver NT$6 million, stating it was to support Cheng Wen-tsan's re-election campaign. On August 13, 2018, Cheng Wen-tsan handed him two bags at the official residence. Upon returning home, he discovered that the bags contained NT$5 million and NT$6 million in cash, respectively. He speculated that Cheng Wen-tsan returned the money after learning that Liao Chun-Sung was under surveillance.
As Cheng Wen-tsan's legal team had questioned Liao Li-Ting's inconsistent statements and confused memory due to medication at the previous hearing, Liao Li-Ting stated today that medication would have an impact but would not make him forget. He then produced a black handbag with a pull rod in court, testifying that it was the black bag used to hold the NT$6 million in political donations returned by Cheng Wen-tsan. The presiding judge ruled to seize the black bag in court.
Cheng Wen-tsan, on the other hand, stated that he was a victim rather than a beneficiary in this case, and he and his colleagues in the city government acted according to the law and did not help resolve the situation. He did not discuss money with the Liao father and son, did not agree to do anything, and there was no agreement, delivery, or quid pro quo.
Cheng Wen-tsan said that on September 14, 2017, Liao Chun-Sung's visit to the official residence was a "unilateral drop-off," and there was absolutely no agreement or quid pro quo between them. He actively requested Liao Chun-Sung to retrieve the bag within a week afterward; he hopes the court can clarify the truth, restore the facts, and clear his name. (Edited by Li Hsi-Chang) 1150512