The former head of Taiwan's second largest opposition political party has criticized the investigation into corruption charges against him after being released on bail.



Ko Wen-je, the former chairman of the Taiwan People's Party, or TPP, was freed from detention on Monday after posting bail of 70 million New Taiwan dollars, or about 2.3 million US dollars.



He was indicted last December on charges of accepting more than 17 million New Taiwan dollars, or over 550,000 US dollars, in bribes for a construction project while serving as Taipei mayor. He was the city's mayor until 2022.



Ko spoke to reporters after he was released. He claimed he was wrongly charged and reiterated his innocence. Ko also strongly condemned the administration of President Lai Ching-te, saying the ruling Democratic Progressive Party is trying to divide Taiwan.



Lai has faced difficulty running the government as the largest opposition party Kuomintang and the TPP have a majority in Taiwan's parliament.
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Quiz 1:
Who was released on bail in December 2024 after being indicted on corruption charges?
A. The former head of Taiwan's largest opposition political party
B. Ko Wen-je, the former chairman of the Taiwan People's Party
C. The current mayor of Taipei City
D. President Lai Ching-te

Quiz 2:
For which construction project did Ko Wen-je receive bribes while serving as Taipei mayor?
A. A highway construction project
B. A city park renovation project
C. A public hospital expansion project
D. A sports complex development project

Quiz 3:
Which political party does President Lai Ching-te belong to, according to Ko Wen-je's statement?
A. The Taiwan People's Party
B. The Democratic Progressive Party
C. The Kuomintang
D. An independent party

[Answer block]
Answers:
Quiz 1: B
Quiz 2: Not specified in the article (Assumption can be made based on context, but it is not explicit)
Quiz 3: B