Over this period, the Taiwan People's Party has stood firmly by former Chairman Ko Wen-je in his battle against political suppression and judicial persecution, enduring numerous covert and unethical practices within the prosecutorial system. As proceedings at the Taipei District Court continue, these unlawful abuses of power are becoming increasingly evident, corroborating claims of coercive detention practices. Prosecutor Lin Jun-yan has repeatedly engaged in falsification, intimidation, and coercion, while the Taipei District Prosecutors Office has issued misleading press releases to cover for him, misinforming the public and weaving a complicit network that severely undermines the credibility of the judicial system.

Chairman Huang Kuo-chang further revealed how the prosecutor in court had pieced together fragmented and misattributed evidence to fabricate charges, while former Chairman Ko Wen-je, as usual, remained composed and logical, methodically refuting each baseless accusation.

Huang pointed out that the prosecution's allegation that Ko Wen-je made was predicated on an alleged breach of the Urban Renewal Act. However, the building bulk ratio bonus granted to the Living Mall project were duly approved in accordance with detailed planning regulations. The prosecution, in its eagerness to press charges, failed to establish even the most fundamental facts. Moreover, the claim that Ko accepted a bribe of 2.1 million NTD from the “give-or-get policy” was based solely on testimonies from online agitators. This accusation is demonstrably flawed, as the alleged transaction occurred in 2020, whereas the Taiwan People's Party’s give-or-get policy was not implemented until 2021. The prosecution deliberately misconstrued a lawful personal political donation as an illicit bribe. Furthermore, the only evidence presented—an Excel spreadsheet referencing the number 1500—along with the use of vague terms such as “sometime” and “somewhere,” further underscores that the Taipei District Prosecutors Office was acting under directive to fabricate charges and tarnish former mayor’s reputation.

In court, former Chairman Ko Wen-je asserted, “Despite these challenges, I remain kind-hearted and never lose hope.” Chairman Huang Kuo-chang expressed confidence that, as the judicial process unfolds, Ko’s innocence will be fully vindicated. He also urged the media to report objectively on the trial, ensuring that the public receives an accurate account of how the prosecution’s arguments, when subjected to scrutiny, failed to withstand the legal challenge presented by Ko and his defense team.

The Taiwan People's Party also reprimanded the Taipei District Prosecutors Office for its continued denial of improper interrogation practices. Even in court, prosecutors attempted to argue that no interrogation took place on October 11. However, Ko’s defense attorneys presented an official letter issued by Lin Jun-yan to the Taipei Detention Center, which explicitly stated: “This office has scheduled an interrogation of the detained defendant Sheen Ching-jing at Taipei Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, on October 11, 2024, at 16:00.” Despite this clear intent to interrogate, prosecutors only initiated formal recording and filming in the final minutes, following an extended period of informal “chatting,” in blatant violation of legal due process. This constitutes undeniable evidence of a disguised and unlawful interrogation conducted under the pretense of an inspection.

Reflecting on the timeline of Prosecutor Lin’s statements, the Taipei District Prosecutors Office (TDPO) issued a press release on March 12 of this year, asserting that “on October 11, the prosecutor and court clerk visited the hospital for an inspection, not to interrogate the defendant, Sheen.” The release further stated that “before the inspection concluded, the defendant voluntarily requested to provide a statement regarding the case. Consequently, in the presence of three defense attorneys, the interrogation was conducted with full audio and video recording.” However, the recorded footage lasted only a few minutes, and the official transcript merely noted that the defendant “remained silent,” highlighting a clear inconsistency in the prosecution’s narrative.

While the March 12 press release emphasized the visit as a mere “inspection,” a prior release from October last year explicitly characterized the event as an “interrogation,” exposing contradictions in the TDPO’s account. Further examination revealed that early on October 11 of last year, the prosecutor had already sent an official letter to Taipei Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, inquiring whether “an interrogation would be permitted at the hospital.” Despite this, the TDPO maintained that “the letter was solely an inquiry into the defendant’s physical and mental condition to determine his fitness for transfer to the TDPO for interrogation, which did not contradict the prosecutor’s subsequent hospital visit.” The prosecution’s misleading statements were ultimately exposed today when Ko Wen-je’s defense attorneys presented evidence that Prosecutor Lin Jun-yan had also notified the Taipei Detention Center on October 11 of his intent to interrogate Sheen Ching-jing.

Furthermore, we have discovered that this is not the first time Lin has employed such contemptible tactics. Among those who have pleaded guilty, there have been instances where audio and video recordings were abruptly interrupted, only to resume post-recess, immediately followed by a confession. Ko Wen-je’s defense attorneys have announced their intention to request an official investigation into this matter to uncover the truth. The Taiwan People's Party strongly questions the integrity of the interrogation process, asserting that these significant procedural flaws serve as irrefutable evidence that the TDPO fabricated charges and acted as a political tool. Why do such glaring irregularities consistently occur during interrogations led by Prosecutor Lin Jun-yan? Who granted him the authority to employ any means necessary, weaponize the judiciary to eliminate political opponents, and unjustly implicate countless innocent individuals to secure Ko Wen-je’s conviction?

The Taiwan People's Party hopes that the court's public proceedings will expose the judicial injustices experienced by former Chairman Ko Wen-je. The party is committed to upholding judicial impartiality—not just for Ko Wen-je, but for the integrity of Taiwan's entire legal system. No group should be permitted to undermine justice through the unlawful abuse of power.