Army NCOs Charged in China Spy Case Ordered Held Three More Months
Two Taiwanese army non-commissioned officers accused of spying for China remain locked up as their case moves forward, a setback for Taiwan's efforts to root out Chinese infiltration of its military.
- Sergeants Huang Yen-chun and Lee Chia-chou are charged with corruption and violating national security law for allegedly selling military secrets to China.
- Prosecutors say Huang handed over personal data and a military ID, then later passed on non-public information tied to combat training and fellow soldiers' personal details, collecting roughly NT$430,000 total.
- Huang admitted to the acts but disputed some of the payment amounts; Lee denied the charges, and judges said his story contradicted earlier military police questioning.
- A judge ruled both men pose a high flight risk and could tamper with evidence or coordinate with accomplices, ordering them held without visitor access for three more months.
Outlook: The case continues with further hearings expected to pin down exact payment amounts and evidence before trial.