Tien’s office however said it will not respond to the letter but said that it has received it.
Earlier Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) legislator Chiu Yi said that he has received information from Toribiong alleging that former president Chen Shui-bian sent NT$170 million (US$5.05 million) into a First Bank account in Palau during a visit in September 2006.“This is pure fabrication, as I have never spoken to this lawmaker [from] Taiwan or have been contacted by any news media on this issue,” the statement issued by Toribiong’s office said.Toribiong in a statement last week said that it is seeking legal representation in Taiwan to investigate the matter and for a possible lawsuit.”According to Taipei Times,Chen’s office also issued a statement condemning the allegations made by Chiu and by KMT Legislator Alex Tsai that Chen took advantage of 2006 state visit to Palau to send NT$170 million there. Chen’s office urged the KMT to restrain the words and actions of its members to avoid unwarranted claims and vengeful acts.
