Taiwanese actor Lee Wei has been reclassified as a suspect in the group murder of a woman in Taipei. Photo: China Press
Taiwanese actor Lee Wei has been named a suspect in the group murder of a woman at a Bhuddist group's meeting place in Taipei's Da'an District.
The 44-year-old had been summoned by authorities three times as a witness in January.
On Monday (Feb 24), Lee and his wife, surnamed Chien, was released on NT$300,000 (RM40,437) and NT$150,000 (RM20,218) bail, respectively. Both had been summoned by prosecutors to provide statements.
In July 2024, a female accountant, surnamed Cai, was found dead after joining religious writer Wang Yun in Taipei to practise spiritual cultivation.
An autopsy conducted later determined that she had died from rhabdomyolysis – a condition involving the rapid breakdown of muscles, often caused by traumatic injury.
Surveillance footage revealed several individuals loading Cai's body into a cart and transporting it from a tea house to a monastery. Investigators also discovered that Cai's bank account had been emptied.
Lee, who rose to fame for his role in the 2001 drama Toast Boy's Kiss, has stayed out of the spotlight in recent years.
The actor was reclassified as a suspect after authorities obtained an audio recording in which he allegedly instructed those involved on how to respond to the investigation. He's also accused of helping them coordinate testimonies to withhold information.
Seven out of the 13 suspects have been detained by authorities so far, Sin Chew Daily reported.
