A former television producer has been indicted on charges of spying for China
and could face up to 12 years in prison.

The Taipei District Prosecutors Office says Lee Neng-chien (李能謙) is
accused of being recruited by Chinese intelligence and directing others to
collect sensitive military information in Taiwan.

Authorities say he provided thousands of pieces of confidential data,
including information on military personnel, posing a serious threat to
national security.

The case was uncovered during an investigation into an investment scam that
used fake advertisements featuring public figures.

Further evidence revealed alleged links to Chinese intelligence operatives,
including contacts in China who offered payment for sensitive information.

Prosecutors have indicted Lee and four others on charges including violations
of the National Security Act, Intelligence Services Act, and Personal Data
Protection Act.

They say Lee also attempted to recruit active-duty military personnel, though
those efforts were unsuccessful.

(CNA_IG)