The wife of former Taiwan president Chen Shui-bien (Chen Shui-bian) U Shuchzhen (Wu Shu-chen), accused of money laundering, corruption and embezzlement, pleaded not guilty to all counts. It is recognized only in money laundering, and also stated that the forged documents. Reported AFP.
But I Shuchzhen denies presented it in 2006, charges of bribery and embezzlement of public funds amounting to 14.8 million Taiwan dollars (440 thousand U.S. dollars). At the hearing, the former first lady of Taiwan zavila that in some cases it is actually used budget funds, but stressed that did not dispose of them for personal gain.
The meeting, held in federal court Taipei, was the first hearing since 2006. The appearance of defendant at the trial was postponed because of her health: in 1985 it was confined to a wheelchair, and the lawyers representing the ex-first lady of Taiwan, insisted that she could not attend the meetings. In mid-November 2008, investigators questioned Shuchzhen U at her home.
Recall that Chen Shui-bian is also accused of corruption, money laundering, bribery and embezzlement. Former President of Taiwan was arrested in November 2008.
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