Chen Ou-po

Chen Ou-po, a Taiwanese politician and former member of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), has a notable recent history of legal issues related to corruption. In 2025, he was indicted by Taipei prosecutors on charges of corruption and embezzlement, with prosecutors seeking a sentence of 24 years and two months (Focus Taiwan). Subsequently, in April 2026, Chen was convicted and sentenced to 16 years in prison by the Taipei District Court for corruption and embezzlement, with his wife Hsu Hui-yu also found guilty and sentenced to four years and six months. Both were deprived of their civil rights for several years (Focus Taiwan). Prior to these convictions, Chen Ou-po was also indicted in August 2025 on similar charges, with prosecutors seeking a combined sentence of over 24 years (Focus Taiwan). There are no publicly reported allegations or scandals involving fraud, bribery, or other misconduct beyond these corruption and embezzlement charges. As of the latest available information in April 2026, Chen Ou-po's legal issues appear to be limited to these corruption-related convictions, with no reports of dismissals or acquittals (Wikipedia).