Taiwan court extends ex-leader Chen's detention

Chen was convicted last September of embezzling $3.15 million from a special fund, receiving bribes worth at least $9 million, and laundering money through Swiss bank accounts.

He was sentenced to life in prison and is appealing. Many people remain free while pursuing appeals in Taiwan, but a court ordered Chen's detention.

The court's statement Monday said continuing with the case without detention would be difficult because he is a flight risk. He has been detained since December 2008.

Chen is the first Taiwanese president to be put on trial. He has repeatedly denied wrongdoing.

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