Focus Taiwan
Date: 2018/12/12
By: Shih Hsiu-chuan
Taipei, Dec. 12 (CNA) The head of the National Immigration Agency (NIA) has been
Jeff Yang, head of the National Immigration Agency
removed from his position over reported misappropriation of funds, the Ministry of the Interior said in a statement Wednesday.
Jeff Yang (楊家駿) was transferred to the position of senior councilor at the NIA because the alleged misconduct has damaged the image of the government and has left the public with a negative impression of public officials, according to the statement.
Deputy Interior Minister Chen Tsung-yen (陳宗彥) said Wednesday that Yang has been placed under investigation and any further adjustments to his position will be made depending on the result of the investigation.
According to a report by the Mirror Media, Yang was accompanied by his wife on two trips to southern Taiwan in October and November for business purposes, but the trips were primarily personal in nature, including eating and tourism. [FULL STORY]
