According to online rumors, Shen Boyang’s bid was approved to raise funds privately, and the Shen Boyang Bidding Office issued a 4-point statement to clarify the situation.

Recently, someone claimed on the Internet that they had obtained the consent of the campaign office of Shen Boyang, the Taipei mayoral candidate of the Democratic Progressive Party, to conduct private fundraising. Shen Boyang's campaign office issued a 4-point statement today (3rd). Shen Boyang and the bidding office had no prior knowledge of this, nor did they instruct, authorize or participate in it. No one is allowed to fraudulently use the name of Shen Boyang or the bidding office to collect funds. People who are interested in donating to support Shen Boyang should do so through the bidding donation website.

Shen Boyang Bidding emphasized that it would like to thank the supporters for expressing their support for Shen Boyang creatively and cherish every thought. However, except for the literature and small items released or provided by the bidding, the rest are not authorized, nor were they instructed or commissioned. They are spontaneous actions of the supporters.

As for the personal fund-raising plan that has caused controversy recently, the Shen Boyang Bidding Office stated that Shen Boyang and the Bidding Office were not aware of it beforehand, nor did they instruct, authorize or participate in it. After verification, the sponsor of this case has publicly clarified that no fund-raising plan was mentioned during the phone call with the Bidding Office. The sponsor has also apologized for falsely claiming that it had been agreed.

Shen Boyang Bidding pointed out that the Bidding has not entrusted supporters to raise funds through private accounts or channels that have not been announced by the Bidding. No one may fraudulently use Shen Boyang or the Bidding to collect funds, nor may they claim to have been authorized, agreed or cooperated without authorization. For impersonated fund-raising, false claims of authorization or other suspected illegal activities, necessary legal measures will be taken according to the specific circumstances and will cooperate with the investigation of the competent authorities.

Shen Boyang’s bid appeals for people who are interested in donating to support Shen Boyang, please do so through the bidding donation website (https://puma.oen.tw/) or the channels announced in the social account. If you encounter suspicious fundraising or payment requirements, please check with the competition office first and do not make payments directly. If you have already paid, please keep the relevant pages and payment records as a basis for verification and protection of your own rights and interests.