Taiwan detains party leader amid election interference investigation

Politics · First reported 8 Nov, 08:58 · Updated 09:37

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Taiwanese prosecutors allege that Taiwan People's Communist Party chair Lin Te-wang sought to influence local elections through candidate sponsorship and vote-buying; a court approved his detention.

Prosecutors allege Lin ran candidates under the direction and sponsorship of China's Communist Party and recruited voters to travel to mainland China for hospitality.
A court approved Lin's detention; another party member was released on bail of 50,000 Taiwan dollars, while others questioned were released during the investigation.
Taiwan's local elections are scheduled for November 28. Prosecutors said they had received intelligence about possible foreign interference and questioned 14 people and nine witnesses.

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Key facts

Detained: Lin Te-wang, chair of Taiwan People's Communist Party.
Election date: November 28.
Other party member: Released on bail of 50,000 Taiwan dollars (around $525).
Investigation: Prosecutors summoned 14 people and nine witnesses.
Earlier case: Lin and another party leader were found not guilty in 2025 on earlier charges.