Former Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian was indicted Friday on several corruption charges, including embezzlement and accepting bribes. Chen, whose term ended in May, was accused of embezzling 600 million New Taiwan dollars ($18 million). Prosecutors say he also took bribes, laundered money and illegally removed classified documents from the president's office. Chen has denied wrongdoing and insisted the charges were politically motivated.
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