Overseasidol.com — On November 18, actor Darren Wang appeared in court for his alleged document forgery case.
He arrived holding an umbrella and did not answer any questions from the media.
During the hearing, he admitted to the three charges against him, including falsifying official documents, forging paperwork, and evading military service.
He also explained the transfer of NT$3.6 million that he paid to Chen Zhi-ming, the leader of the forgery group.
His lawyer asked the court for a lighter sentence and hoped it could be converted into a fine or probation.
This case began in February 2025 when Darren Wang was accused of paying a so-called “draft-dodging group” to fake his medical test results in order to avoid military service.
The incident quickly became one of the most talked-about celebrity draft-dodging scandals in recent years.
Investigators later launched three rounds of searches and questioning. The prosecution eventually charged him with document forgery and sought a one-year prison sentence.
Wang stated that he was introduced to the forgery group through a friend. He said he paid NT$3.6 million to Chen in 2024, but Chen claimed he only received NT$2.6 million.
Among the amount, NT$2 million was handed over in cash at Chen’s home, while the remaining NT$600,000 was transferred via bank account.
When the judge asked Chen whether he wanted Darren Wang to appear for cross-examination, he refused.
The prosecutor then requested that Wang testify to clarify the facts, and the judge approved the request.
