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Politicians and retired military officers indicted for spying
Taichung prosecutors have indicted the head of a small political party and six ex-military officers for allegedly spying for China. The suspects are accused of sending GPS coordinates of military sites in Taiwan to Chinese contacts in exchange for money.
Chu Hung-yi (屈宏義), chairman of the Fukang Alliance Party, allegedly recruited retired officers and formed a political organization funded by China.
Prosecutors claim Chu received over NT$2 million and other funds through WeChat and underground transfers. Chu and his accomplices reportedly photographed military installations, radar stations, and even the American Institute in Taiwan's office in Taipei. Chu denies espionage, claiming the money was for appraising antiques.
Under Taiwan's National Security Act, espionage for China could lead to up to seven years in prison and fines of up to NT$100 million. The case is now being heard by the Taiwan High Court's Taichung branch.
