Labor Director Accused of Fraudulently Claiming Service Allowances, TRA Cooperates with Judicial Investigation

(Central News Agency reporter Huang Qiaowen, Taipei, 12th) TRA labor director Wu Chang-chih is accused of allegedly fraudulently claiming service allowances. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office yesterday directed the Agency Against Corruption to search and question Wu and a female friend surnamed Xie. Following the questioning, Wu was released on bail of NT$100,000, while Xie was released. TRA stated that it is cooperating with the judicial investigation, and if the allegations are proven true, illegal gains will be recovered.

The TRA Industry Union accused Wu Chang-chih, a labor director of TRA Corporation, of long-term illegal occupation of TRA dormitories and allegedly fraudulently claiming nearly NT$800,000 in "service allowances." On April 29th, the union filed a complaint with the Taipei District Prosecutors Office, accusing Wu of corruption.

The Taipei District Prosecutors Office yesterday directed the Agency Against Corruption to search and question Wu and a female friend surnamed Xie. Following the questioning, Wu was released on bail of NT$100,000, while Xie was released.

TRA stated through a message that regarding the case involving an employee surnamed Wu suspected of fraudulently claiming service travel expenses and forging documents, TRA had completed a preliminary investigation and actively cooperated with anti-corruption agencies.

TRA pointed out that this case has entered judicial procedures, and they will continue to uphold the principle of ensuring justice and fully cooperate with judicial units in their investigation and trial. If the allegations are verified, administrative responsibilities will be pursued and illegal gains will be recovered according to regulations. (Editor: Zhang Yajing) 1150512