Taipei – Ke wenzhe, former Taipei mayor and current presidential candidate, has reportedly secured the NT$70 million (approximately US$2.2 million) bailโ required in a corruption examination, with White Councilor Huang Guochang identified as keyโ to finalizing the payment. The developments come as Ke faces scrutiny relatedโ to allegedโ misappropriation of funds during his time in โoffice.
The need for โขbail arose following recent questioning of Ke and several associates by investigators. Zhang Qikai,a political commentator,has stated ke โฃmust quickly address the โฃsituation,citing four major reasons forโฃ immediate action. The swift assembly of the substantial bail amount-confirmed as of September 7, 2025-suggests a coordinated effort byโ Ke’s supporters to ensure hisโ release and continued participation in the political process.
Chen Peiqi was โobserved leaving her residence wearing a pink dress, perhaps signaling Ke’s imminent approval to proceed with theโ bail payment. Huang Guochang’s role โinโ securing the funds has been described as pivotal, though specific details regarding his โขinvolvement remain undisclosed. The case is ongoing, โandโฃ further legal proceedings are โexpected โto determine the extent of any wrongdoing.