高金素梅涉案遭起訴　司法程序進入新階段

近日，無黨籍立法委員 高金素梅 捲入司法風波，遭檢方偵辦並依法提起公訴。消息一出，引發政壇與社會各界廣泛關注。

據了解，檢調單位針對其立法院助理費申報及相關經費使用情形展開調查，認為部分款項涉及疑義，因而依相關法條偵結起訴。案件內容主要圍繞助理聘用與補助經費核銷是否符合規定，以及是否涉及不法使用公款等問題。檢方表示，相關事證經蒐集與比對後，認為有進一步釐清責任的必要，遂依法提起公訴，由法院審理。

對於指控，高金素梅方面則表示將全力配合司法程序，並強調一切依法辦理，尊重司法調查結果。其支持者亦呼籲社會大眾秉持無罪推定原則，在法院尚未作出最終判決前，不宜妄下定論。

法律界人士指出，依臺灣司法制度，起訴僅代表檢方認為犯罪嫌疑達到一定程度，尚需經法院公開審理與判決方能確定是否有罪。未來案件將進入審理階段，相關證據與辯論將在法庭上充分呈現。

此案除牽動個人政治前途外，也再次引發社會對公費運用透明度與立委助理制度的討論。各界普遍認為，無論結果如何，制度面檢討與強化監督機制，都是維護公共信任的重要關鍵。

目前，全案仍在司法審理程序中，後續發展仍待法院裁定。

Taiwan Legislator Kao Chin Su-Mei Indicted, Case Enters Judicial Review

Taiwan legislator Kao Chin Su-Mei (also known as May Chin) has recently been indicted by prosecutors, drawing significant public and political attention across Taiwan.

According to investigative authorities, the case centers on the alleged handling and reporting of legislative assistant expenses and related public subsidies. Prosecutors claim that certain reimbursements and staffing arrangements may have violated applicable regulations governing the use of public funds. After reviewing collected evidence, the prosecution concluded that sufficient grounds existed to file formal charges, and the matter has now been referred to the courts for trial.

In response, Kao has stated that she will fully cooperate with judicial proceedings and maintains that all actions were conducted in accordance with the law. Supporters have emphasized the principle of presumption of innocence, noting that an indictment represents a prosecutorial allegation rather than a final determination of guilt.

Legal experts point out that under Taiwan’s judicial system, an indictment signifies that prosecutors believe the evidence meets the threshold for trial. However, guilt or innocence can only be determined through court proceedings, where evidence will be examined and arguments presented by both sides.

Beyond its political implications, the case has reignited broader public discussion regarding transparency in the use of public funds and oversight mechanisms related to legislative staffing and expense claims.

The case is now proceeding through the judicial system, and a final verdict has yet to be issued.