On August 14, 2026, Chen Pei-chi broke her silence on the sweeping financial scrutiny surrounding her family, pushing back against asset seizure proceedings and defending private property transfers.
Dispute Over Retirement Funds at Enforcement Agency
Speaking publicly about her recent interactions with authorities, Chen voiced sharp dissatisfaction with the Taipei Branch of the Administrative Enforcement Agency. She detailed contentious discussions regarding the status of Taiwan People’s Party Chairman Ko Wen-je’s past retirement funds.
During her remarks, she raised pointed questions about the legal distinctions applied by officials. Specifically, she challenged how authorities handle funds already credited to an account versus those still awaiting disbursement.
Hsinchu Land Transfer Linked to Final Wishes
The controversy also involves real estate. Chen directly addressed public questions concerning a plot of land in Hsinchu that had been held by Ko’s father for 30 years.
As her father-in-law’s health declined and he realized his son could no longer visit him, he expressed a clear desire for Chen to handle the land. She maintained that the inheritance and subsequent transfer were finalized well before supervisory bodies initiated any asset seizure actions.
Pushback Against Courtroom Questioning
Chen did not limit her critique to administrative bodies. She also took aim at the line of questioning pursued by representatives during court proceedings.
In her view, inquiries into private family matters pushed far beyond the proper scope of legal applicability.
Double Standards Alleged Amid High-Profile Media Reports
Drawing comparisons to other political households, Chen referenced recent high-profile media reports surrounding the former first family. She questioned why investigative attention and media coverage appeared so heavily concentrated on specific political figures while other prominent property transfers receive entirely different levels of scrutiny.
Administrative and judicial authorities are continuing to process asset-related inquiries involving the Ko family.
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