Taiwan's "Orange" on the Run: Investigation Bureau Website Overwhelmed by Curious Visitors

The Case of Xu Zhiyu, Former Secretary to Ko Wen-je, Sparks Online Frenzy

In a developing story from Taiwan, the former secretary to Ko Wen-je, known as "Orange" (Xu Zhiyu), has been listed as a fugitive by the Taipei District Prosecutors Office due to her involvement in the Jinghua City case and alleged false accounting related to political donations. The prosecutors are seeking a prison sentence of 28 years and 6 months for Ko Wen-je. The investigation has led to a warrant for Xu Zhiyu's arrest as she remains abroad.

The Ministry of Justice's Investigation Bureau has included Xu Zhiyu in their wanted fugitive list, suggesting possible locations of her whereabouts, including Japan or Australia. The release of this information caused a surge in online traffic, with many users reporting the Investigation Bureau's website became inaccessible early on August 11th. Internet personality "Si Cha Mao" Liu Yu commented on Facebook, congratulating "Orange" for becoming the most sought-after fugitive.

The Investigation Bureau's website indicated that Xu Zhiyu was in Japan in August 2024 and in Australia in October, and she is wanted for violations of the Anti-Corruption Statute. Following the news, the website experienced a significant overload. Many netizens reported difficulties accessing the site, with some stating "the website isn't working" and "it takes a long time to load."