Former treasurer says she acted under the orders of Taiwan ex-leader Chen in embezzlement case

TAIPEI, Feb. 4 (Chinese media) -- Former treasurer Chen Chen-hui told a court here Wednesday that what she acted in an embezzlement case was under the orders of former Taiwan leader Chen Shui-bian and his wife.

She forged financial documents on orders of the couple during the eight years when Chen Shui-bian was in office, she said.

She also admitted that she had transmitted money to some bank accounts but under the request of Chen's wife. She said she had no idea that the money was illegal.

The former treasurer, considered a key witness in this case, appeared at the Taipei district court 77 days after being released by prosecutors and disappearing from the public vision.

Two close friends and former special assistants of Chen's wife, Cai Ming-jhe and Cai Ming-Chieh pled guilty on Tuesday.