[News] Taiwan ex-president held over corruption claims
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Former Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian held over corruption claims
He allegedly laundered money and made illegal use of a special
presidential fund
Chen told journalists that he was the subject of "political
persecution"
(CNN) -- Former President Chen Shui-bian of Taiwan was led away in
handcuffs Tuesday after six hours of questioning by prosecutors.
Chen Shui-bian, center, is escorted by security staff before
walking into the proscutor's office in Taipei on Tuesday.
The ex-president held his cuffed hands up for journalists to see
and shouted "Political persecution! Long live Taiwan!"
Taiwan's Central News Agency said anti-corruption prosecutors are
investigating the ex-president "over his alleged misuse of his
discretionary 'state affairs fund' and a money-laundering case
involving the former first family."
Prosecutors have asked a judge to formally detain the
ex-president, the news agency reported. They said "it is necessary
to take Chen into custody while they continue their probe because
the crimes Chen is suspected of committing are felonies,"
according to the news agency.
http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/11/11/taiwan.former.president.handcuffs/index.html
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