Eric Chen said his investigation was not interested in either the pan-green or the pan-blue camps' agenda.
"There was no political meddling in this case. Evidence is the key to my investigation," he said.
Eric Chen said he discovered that Wu had bought a diamond ring worth NT$1.3 million for herself, and then submitted the receipt to claim a cash reimbursement.
He declined to say whether the president should step down.
"Defendants have the right to prove their innocence in court," he said.
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