Ma Ying-jeou Rejects Investigation Results, Plans Legal Action Against Former Aides

The Ma Ying-jeou Foundation's investigation team stated today that it could not prove that former aides Hsiao Hsu-tsen and Wang Kuang-tzu had violated financial discipline. Ma Ying-jeou, chairman of the foundation, responded that the results were far from the concrete evidence held by the foundation and expressed regret. He has decided to appoint Dai Hsia-ling and others to hold a press conference to explain the evidence and pursue legal action against Hsiao and Wang. Ma stated that after internal investigations assisted by legal and accounting consultants, multiple pieces of evidence and suspicions were identified. A three-person investigation team was formed on March 27, but Ma criticized them for failing to interview witnesses and deviating from legal requirements. Ma emphasized that to uphold fairness and protect his political reputation, he will clarify the facts and seek justice through legal proceedings, with the support of former National Security Council Secretary-General King Pu-tsung.