Prosecutors launch probe regarding submarine programme

Courtesy of ICRT

The Supreme Prosecutors Office says an investigation has been launched into allegations of interference and information leaks involving Taiwan's indigenous submarine programme. officials say the case is currently being handled by the Taiwan High Prosecutors Office and the Taipei District Prosecutors Office.

Huang Shu-kuang, convener of the Indigenous Defense Submarine program, was recently quoted by local media as accusing an unnamed lawmaker of "continually sabotaging" the construction of the submarine prototype and making it difficult for the government to purchase key parts from foreign suppliers.

In a more explicit accusation, Kuo Hsi, a former arms dealer and advisor to the Navy and a prospective candidate in the upcoming legislative election in Kaohsiung, identified the individual allegedly behind the sabotage and information leaks as KMT Legislator Ma Wen-chun, who is also a member of the Foreign and National Defense Committee.