French authorities suspect Israeli cyber firm BlackCore of interfering in local elections in France, targeting pro-Palestinian candidates. The firm is also allegedly involved in digital interference operations in New York City, Scotland, Angola, and Togo. Paris has requested explanations from Israel.
Taipei prosecutors are intensifying election probes, focusing on structural vote-buying, fake news, and foreign interference. They aim to track illicit funds and identify collaborators to safeguard democratic processes.
South Korean Education Minister Choi Kyo-jin faces renewed criticism for violating political neutrality by commenting on a Facebook post supporting a candidate he is close to, Lim Jeon-soo, for the Sejong City Superintendent of Education. This marks the second such incident in a month, drawing calls for his resignation from teacher unions.
The election camps of Gyeongnam gubernatorial candidates Kim Kyeong-soo (Democratic Party) and Park Wan-soo (People Power Party) are locked in a dispute over allegations of deepfake videos and election interference, just one day before the June 3 local elections.
Taipei District Prosecutors Office has established a special task force to combat election interference, focusing on bribery, illegal gambling, fake news, and foreign influence. A reward of up to NT$20 million is offered for reporting such activities.
The Lienchiang District Prosecutors Office has established an "Election Interference Investigation Task Force" to combat vote-buying, violence, and foreign interference in the upcoming 2026 local elections. The task force aims to ensure fair elections and protect democracy.
Tainan Prosecutors have established an "Election Interference Executive Task Force" to combat various forms of election manipulation, including bribery, violence, fake news, and foreign interference. The task force, comprising prosecutors, investigators, police, and immigration officials, is already investigating 32 cases ahead of the local elections in November.
