TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taoyuan International Airport Corporation said Sunday that the indictment of a former senior official will not affect ongoing construction work on Terminal 3.

The Taoyuan District Prosecutors Office indicted Lin Wen-chen (林文楨), former head of the airport’s engineering department, last week on charges of leaking confidential documents by a public official. Prosecutors allege Lin disclosed confidential bidding information to contractors preparing bids for the Terminal 3 project.

In a press release, the TIAC said the case dates back to 2018 and 2019. Lin was dismissed from his position in January 2020.

TIAC said that after the alleged improprieties were discovered, it cooperated with prosecutors and conducted a comprehensive review of all projects Lin handled during his tenure.

According to TIAC, work on the “New Construction Project of Public Facilities (I) in Terminal 3,” in which Lin was previously involved, is continuing in accordance with contractual requirements. All components of the project are currently being implemented under established performance management mechanisms.

As of the end of December, overall construction progress associated with the contract had reached 72.52%, in line with the original schedule, the airport said. A substation project has been completed, and power supply and pipeline connection work have also been finished to meet the phased operational needs of Terminal 3’s north concourse.

Addressing public concerns over procurement oversight and accountability, TIAC said it has conducted a special audit of cases handled during Lin’s tenure and corrected identified deficiencies. It has also strengthened anti-fraud measures, enhanced its anti-corruption platform, revised procurement procedures, and tightened document confidentiality controls by clearly separating responsibilities.