Wu Shu-jen pleads guilty to forgery, money-laundering

She apologized for implicating “so many innocent people” in the case and causing turmoil.

“I will face the trial and investigation openly and will appear before the court or prosecutors whenever I am summoned, as long as my physical condition allows,” Wu said.

Several of those indicted, including Chen Chih-chung and his wife, have pleaded guilty to money-laundering charges.

Of the 14 defendants, only Chen Shui-bian is still in custody. He is next due in court for a three-day session beginning on Feb. 24.

When asked for comment, Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) deputy caucus deputy secretary-general Lo Shu-lei (羅淑蕾) urged Wu to face the charges honestly.

Fellow caucus deputy secretary-general Yang Chiung-ying (楊瓊瓔) said Wu and other members of the former first family owed the public an apology for the money-laundering case.

ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY FLORA WANG

Editor's note: This report has been revised to clarify Wu Shu-jen's guilty plea on two of three money-laundering charges.