Reported about 1 year ago
On July 6, 2024, at 1:00 am, news broke that Cheng Wen-tsang was detained and denied access to visitors by the prosecution, shocking various sectors. Green camp legislators were incredulous, while blue camp members were not surprised at all due to rumors linking Cheng to multiple land development cases in Taoyuan. Cheng was detained on his 57th birthday, prompting speculation of political power struggles behind the scenes. Blue camp local councilors were unsurprised, citing Cheng's involvement in land speculation during his tenure as mayor. Cheng's political career, which started in Taoyuan and once held promise for the presidential seat, has seen setbacks including failed mayoral succession and controversies that derailed his path. His current bribery investigation poses the biggest crisis he has faced in his political career.
Source: YAHOO