Kaohsiung Former Mayor Ko Wen-je to Face Graft Charges in Second-Degree Trial

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an's predecessor, Ko Wen-je, faces multiple lawsuits, including the Jinyu City case, with the second trial scheduled to begin on September 8 at 3 pm. According to a ruling by the Taiwan High Court, Ko and other relevant individuals will be summoned for a preparatory procedure. The Jinyu City case and related lawsuits involve various aspects, including corruption and illegal activities, drawing public attention.

The Jinyu City case is a corruption case involving the Taipei City Government's land development process in the Jinyu City project, where there may have been illegal activities. In the case, the Taipei City Government and the Jinyu City Company signed a land transfer contract worth tens of billions of New Taiwan dollars. However, an investigation by the investigating unit found that the Taipei City Government may have engaged in illegal activities during the transaction process, such as the improper collection of land and excessive collection. As the mayor of the Taipei City Government during this period, Ko may have had an impact on the handling of the Jinyu City case.

In addition to the Jinyu City case, Ko is also involved in other lawsuits, including corruption. According to the legal procedure, the second trial will conduct a review of Ko and other relevant individuals. Summonsing Ko and others for a preparatory procedure means that the court will require them to attend court and provide necessary evidence and testimony. This is part of the second trial process, in which the court will evaluate the evidence and testimony to determine the responsibility of Ko and others.

Moreover, the Jinyu City case and related lawsuits may have an impact on Ko's political prospects. Ko was once the mayor of Taipei, and the Jinyu City case and related lawsuits may affect his political reputation. Public attention to the Jinyu City case and related lawsuits is high, with many people focusing on Ko's handling and responsibility. The public will closely watch the outcome of the Jinyu City case and related lawsuits.

The decision by the Taiwan High Court means that the second trial of the Jinyu City case and related lawsuits is about to begin. Ko and other relevant individuals will attend court, providing evidence and testimony. The court will evaluate the evidence and testimony to determine the responsibility of Ko and others. The Jinyu City case and related lawsuits may have an impact on Ko's political prospects, with the public closely watching the progress of the case.