Ma Ying-jeou Foundation Controversy: King Pu-tsung Says Ma Will Decide on Legal Action

According to CNA reporter Wang Cheng-chung, former Ma Ying-jeou Foundation staff members Hsiao Hsu-tsung and Wang Kuang-tzu are facing allegations of violating financial discipline. King Pu-tsung, who was entrusted by former President Ma Ying-jeou to handle the matter, stated today that after a foundation meeting this afternoon, Ma will decide the final course of action. Ma's stance remains clear: the matter must be handled strictly according to the law. The foundation's investigation team previously stated they could not prove the violations, but Ma Ying-jeou expressed on the 24th that the investigation results differed significantly from the evidence held by the foundation, and he decided to pursue legal action. King Pu-tsung and CEO Tai Hsia-ling held a press conference on the 25th, presenting evidence such as undocumented cash bonuses and photos of staff with cash. King explained that since the foundation is not a public agency, corruption charges do not apply; any legal action would be for breach of trust or embezzlement. Regarding the future of the foundation, King mentioned that Ma is considering finding a successor with high social standing or dissolving the foundation if no suitable candidate is found.