Of this amount, NT$200 million was supposed to be paid by Jeffrey Koo, but Jeffrey Koo went back on his word when he saw Chen Shui-bian win the presidential election, against his expectations.
Chen is charged with embezzling NT$104 million (US$3.12 million) from a special presidential fund, receiving bribes in connection with a government land deal and laundering part of the funds by wiring the money to Swiss bank accounts.
He has repeatedly denied the charges, saying the administration of President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) was persecuting him for his anti-China views.
Some legal experts have expressed concern about the handling of the case, including the court's decision to detain Chen before his trial and to switch the presiding judge.
Last month, a court rejected Chen's appeal against detention, arguing that he may collaborate with other defendants to destroy evidence if freed.
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