China sentences official to death for taking $325m in bribes
Summary
A court in eastern China sentenced Yang Youlin, a former city official in Nanjing, to death for accepting over 2.2 billion yuan (about $325 million) in bribes over 30 years. He was also found guilty of embezzlement, abuse of power, and money laundering as part of President Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption campaign.Key Facts
- Yang Youlin worked in various official roles in Nanjing city from 1993 to 2023.
- He took bribes totaling more than 2.2 billion yuan ($325 million).
- Yang helped others get engineering contracts, land deals, and financing in exchange for money and valuables.
- He was convicted of embezzlement, abuse of power, and money laundering.
- His case was part of President Xi Jinping’s wide anti-corruption drive targeting many sectors.
- Death sentences for corruption are rare but given when bribes exceed 1 billion yuan.
- Yang admitted guilt and showed remorse but his crimes were considered very serious by the court.
- Similar past cases include other officials sentenced to death for large-scale bribery and corruption.
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