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BackSu Wenshan, candidate for mayor of Shilin District, was asked to be detained and barred for election bribery.
Su Wenshan, candidate for mayor of Shilin District, was asked to be detained and barred for election bribery.
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Su Wenshan, candidate for mayor of Shilin District, was asked to be detained and barred for election bribery.

Su WenshanShilin DistrictDistrict chief election

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  • Su Wenshan, a candidate for the mayor of Yixin District in Shilin District, was accused of engaging in electoral bribery by entertaining voters for free under the pretense of a dinner party.
  • After a search, the Shilin District Prosecutor's Office seized 330,000 yuan in cash and other evidence.
  • It believed that his crime of bribery in voting was serious and that he was at risk of fleeing and colluding with the evidence to destroy the evidence.

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Why It Matters

During the election for mayor of Shilin District, he was accused of using the name of a banquet to entertain voters for free, suspected of election bribery. The prosecutor searched and seized 330,000 yuan in cash and other evidence.

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Su Wenshan, a candidate for mayor of Shilin District, was involved in election bribery. (File photo)

Su Wenshan, chairman of the Taipei City Shilin Night Market Business District Association and a candidate for the mayor of Yixin District in Shilin District, was accused of hosting eight free tables to entertain voters under the pretext of a dinner party, suspected of election bribery. The Shilin District Prosecutor's Office yesterday directed a police search and seized 330,000 yuan in cash, mobile phones, notebooks and other evidence, and brought back Su Nan, a candidate named Hong who also belongs to Shilin District, and eight residents, a total of 10 people. After the prosecutor resumed the interview, they believed that Su Nan's suspected vote bribery was serious and that he was at risk of fleeing, colluding with evidence, and destroying evidence. This morning, he applied to the Shilin District Court for detention and ban on viewing; the remaining nine people were restricted from residence.

It is understood that the banquet was held in April this year at a well-known restaurant near Shilin Night Market. Su Wenshan opened 8 tables and entertained many local residents with voting rights for free, allegedly to seek support from voters.

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In addition, the invitees also include candidates surnamed Hong from another district in Shilin District. After interrogating and comparing relevant confessions, the prosecutor determined that Hong Nan was not an accomplice. His attendance at the dinner was suspected to be to create a lively atmosphere like a general dinner party and to cover up suspicions of bribery. After the interrogation, he was informed that his residence was restricted.

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What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • The Shilin District Court will hear Su Wenshan’s application for detention ban in the near future.

    Very likely · Within days

  • The Shilin District Prosecutor's Office will continue to investigate the case and may summon more relevant persons.

    Likely · Within weeks

Open Questions

  • Did Su Wenshan specifically promise specific returns to voters?
  • Will prosecutors pursue other people involved in election bribery?
  • Will this case have any impact on the Shilin District mayor election?

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PeopleCandidate for the district chief surnamed Hong
OrganizationsShilin Night Market Business District AssociationShilin District Prosecutor's Office
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TopicsShilin DistrictDistrict chief electionvote briberydinner partyShilin District Prosecutor's OfficeDetention ban
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