Hsu Chun-ying Released on NT$2 Million Bail in Anti-Infiltration Law Case; Verdict Set for August 11

(Central News Agency, New Taipei City, June 9) Hsu Chun-ying, a Chinese-born Taiwanese spouse, was indicted for allegedly interacting with Chinese Communist Party affiliates and reporting on Taiwan's domestic political situation, in violation of the Anti-Infiltration Law. The court concluded arguments today and will deliver the verdict on August 11. The panel ordered Hsu to post NT$2 million bail, restricted her residence and banned her from leaving the country, and mandated she wear an electronic ankle bracelet.

According to the indictment from the New Taipei District Prosecutors Office, Hsu Chun-ying, chairperson of the Taiwan New Immigrant Development Association, had long-term exchanges with Yang Wentao, director of the Cross-Strait Marriage Center under China's Ministry of Civil Affairs, and Sun Xian, deputy director of the Shanghai Committee of the Revolutionary Committee of the Chinese Kuomintang. She allegedly campaigned for designated candidates at their direction. Hsu was also charged with engaging in underground currency exchange and fraudulent loans, violating the Anti-Infiltration Law, the Banking Act, and criminal codes on forgery and fraud.

The New Taipei District Court concluded arguments after a four-hour session today. Hsu only admitted to the fraudulent loan and underground currency exchange charges, denying the Anti-Infiltration Law violations and assisting Sun Xian's entry into Taiwan. At the end of the session, the panel ordered Hsu to post NT$2 million bail, restricted her residence and banned her from leaving the country or sea, prohibited her from leaving Taipei City and New Taipei City without permission, required her to wear an electronic ankle bracelet, and mandated online check-ins via mobile phone at 10:00 AM and 9:00 PM daily. The verdict is scheduled for August 11. (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150609