Wu Nai-jen Spotted at Gym During Failed Detention Period, Wang Hung-wei Slams: 'One Person Must Take Full Responsibility'

Wu Nai-jen, former Secretary-General of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and ex-chairman of Taiwan Sugar, is involved in a NT$1.7 billion indemnity case stemming from a land deal. He failed to appear for detention on June 3 and only turned himself in on June 11. The Taichung District Court stated that Wu did not appear as scheduled due to illness rendering him unable to live independently, requiring care from his children. In response, KMT legislator Wang Hung-wei posted on Facebook, citing media reports that before voluntarily reporting to court, Wu had casually visited a gym owned by his son, Wu Yi-han, and even bought ice cream on his way home—hardly showing signs of Parkinson’s disease.

Wang criticized that while Taiwan Sugar’s carcinogenic oil was still being burned without notification, another scandal has emerged. Wu owes Taiwan Sugar NT$1.7 billion, and this year, the company applied to the court for compulsory enforcement. On June 3, court officers arrived at Wu’s residence but failed to detain him, citing 'unavailability.' Rumors even spread that Wu had fled. Eight days later, Wu finally turned himself in.

Where was Wu during those eight days before turning himself in?

Wang pointed out that the Taichung District Court had issued a press release stating Wu was 'suffering from illness' and unable to live independently, residing at his children’s home and requiring their care. Wu claimed to suffer from 'severe Parkinson’s disease,' preventing him from appearing in court or submitting required documents. The judiciary had clearly shown Wu special leniency.

However, on June 4, media reports revealed that during those eight days, Wu hadn’t gone anywhere far—instead, he frequently visited his son Wu Yi-han’s gym and bought ice cream before heading home. His claimed Parkinson’s condition was nowhere to be seen, and his health appeared perfectly fine—completely contradicting Wu’s own statements.

Wang further criticized Taiwan Sugar for later withdrawing its application for Wu’s detention. Despite a massive debt of NT$1.7 billion, Wu was released after only 12 days in custody. Taiwan Sugar merely issued a statement saying a 'debt settlement agreement had been reached' and let him go—like releasing a tiger back into the wild. This has raised suspicions that under 'green governance,' both the judiciary and Taiwan Sugar are being politically influenced.

Wang condemned Taiwan Sugar, a state-owned enterprise, for trampling national industry, stating that management’s dereliction of duty is evident. She emphasized that Taiwan Sugar’s Chairman and CEO, Wu Ming-chang, must bear the greatest responsibility.