Geneva envoy investigation expected to take months, minister says

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Taiwan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lin Chia-lung, announced that an investigation into Greg Lee, Taiwan’s representative in Geneva, is expected to take two months. The investigation follows a 15-page complaint and a 134-page dossier alleging that Lee engaged in workplace bullying, poor leadership, and the misuse of approximately NT$130,000 in public funds for personal expenses. A special task force, which includes external legal experts, was established on Aug. 2 to review the allegations, which reportedly include claims that Lee compelled subordinates to file false expense reports.

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If the task force confirms findings of workplace bullying, Lee will be recalled to Taipei for further review and potential disciplinary action. The case has also surfaced internal scrutiny regarding the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' handling of workplace complaints, as opposition legislators noted that seven of the 10 similar complaints filed since May 2024 were closed without disciplinary action.

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