高金素梅涉案遭起诉　司法程序进入新阶段

近日，无党籍立法委员 高金素梅 捲入司法风波，遭检方侦办并依法提起公诉。消息一出，引发政坛与社会各界广泛关注。

据了解，检调单位针对其立法院助理费申报及相关经费使用情形展开调查，认為部分款项涉及疑义，因而依相关法条侦结起诉。案件内容主要围绕助理聘用与补助经费核销是否符合规定，以及是否涉及不法使用公款等问题。检方表示，相关事证经蒐集与比对后，认為有进一步釐清责任的必要，遂依法提起公诉，由法院审理。

对於指控，高金素梅方面则表示将全力配合司法程序，并强调一切依法办理，尊重司法调查结果。其支持者亦呼吁社会大眾秉持无罪推定原则，在法院尚未作出最终判决前，不宜妄下定论。

法律界人士指出，依臺湾司法制度，起诉仅代表检方认為犯罪嫌疑达到一定程度，尚需经法院公开审理与判决方能确定是否有罪。未来案件将进入审理阶段，相关证据与辩论将在法庭上充分呈现。

此案除牵动个人政治前途外，也再次引发社会对公费运用透明度与立委助理制度的讨论。各界普遍认為，无论结果如何，制度面检讨与强化监督机制，都是维护公共信任的重要关键。

目前，全案仍在司法审理程序中，后续发展仍待法院裁定。

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.