Criminal Code of the Republic of China Article 123

This English translation was last updated on 2025-08-01, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-07-22. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.

A person who in anticipation of being a public official or an arbitrator demands, agrees to accept, or accepts a bribe or other improper benefits for an official act and performs such act after becoming a public official or arbitrator shall be subject to the punishment prescribed for a public official or an arbitrator who demands, agrees to accept, or accepts a bribe or other improper benefits.
中文原文 中華民國刑法第123條
於未為公務員或仲裁人時,預以職務上之行為,要求期約或收受賄賂或其他不正利益,而於為公務員或仲裁人後履行者,以公務員或仲裁人要求期約或收受賄賂或其他不正利益論。

English translation for reference only; the Chinese text prevails. Not legal advice.