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Kao Hung-an's Corruption Case: Second Instance Verdict Changed to Six Months | Taiwan People's Party
Hsinchu Mayor Kao Hung-an, who was suspended from duty, was sentenced to 7 years and 4 months in prison in the first instance for fraudulently obtaining assistant fees. After appealing, the High Court ruled on the 16th that he was sentenced to 6 months in prison for causing a public official to make false statements. This sentence can be commuted to a fine and is subject to appeal. The Ministry of the Interior stated that Mayor Kao Hung-an can a…
Hsinchu Mayor Kao Hung-an, who was suspended from his post, was convicted of fraudulently claiming assistant fees during his tenure as a legislator. In the first instance, he was sentenced to 7 years and 4 months in prison for embezzlement. After appeal, the Taiwan High Court today sentenced him to 6 months in prison for causing a public official to publish false or forged documents. He can be commuted to a fine and is eligible for appeal.
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