Key facts
- A financial dispute has emerged at the Ma Ying-jeou Foundation, involving allegations of misconduct against former aides.
- The controversy began in late February with the dismissal of two aides over alleged financial irregularities.
- Accusations include distributing employee bonuses in cash and failing to properly record donations.
- The situation has escalated into public accusations and criminal complaints.
- The turmoil raises questions about Ma Ying-jeou's political legacy and its potential impact on the KMT party in upcoming local elections.
A dispute over alleged financial misconduct at the Ma Ying-jeou Foundation has escalated into a public battle, engulfing the former Taiwanese leader and raising questions about his political legacy. The controversy began in late February when two long-time aides, Hsiao Hsu-tsen and Wang Kuang-tzu, were dismissed over alleged financial irregularities. Ma's camp accused the pair of serious breaches, including distributing employee bonuses in cash and failing to properly record a donation from a Taiwanese businessman operating in mainland China.