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After Failing to Bribe His Opponent, He Demanded Another 400,000 NTD, Claiming He Was Willing to Withdraw From the Race. The Hsinchu Village Chief Candidate Was Released on Bail of 50,000 NTD.

The Hsinchu District Prosecutors Office is investigating a village chief candidate surnamed Yu in Hsinchu County. Yu allegedly used a tactic known as "pushing the issue" to first offer money to his opponent, a candidate surnamed Huang, to withdraw from the election. Two days later, he changed his mind and demanded NT$400,000, claiming he was willing to withdraw. Yu was released on bail of NT$50,000 for allegedly demanding a bribe under a pre-arr…

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After Failing to Bribe His Opponent, He Demanded Another 400,000 NTD, Claiming He Was Willing to Withdraw From the Race. The Hsinchu Village Chief Candidate Was Released on Bail of 50,000 NTD.

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