TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Taiwan's Presidential Office spokesperson on Friday (Dec. 6) emphasized the government's commitment to addressing the breach involving the 211th Military Police Battalion, and stated that the government would fully cooperate with the ongoing judicial investigation. Prosecutors indicted four military personnel the same day on charges of corruption and violating national security laws, after they allegedly photographed and sold classified documents to Chinese intelligence agents in 2023.
Condemning such acts as treasonous, Lii Wen (李問) highlighted the persistent efforts by China to infiltrate, coerce, and undermine Taiwan's democracy and freedom. Lii highlighted the persistent efforts by China to infiltrate, coerce, and undermine Taiwan's democracy and freedom. He stressed the importance of maintaining vigilance and accountability, noting that while the 211 Battalion personnel uphold their duties, any illegal actions by individuals will face legal consequences.
The supervising units will enhance training on protecting military secrets to bolster national security awareness. Lii expressed hope that these measures will prevent illegal activities and strengthen national defense resilience.