China sentences former local official to death in $324m corruption case
Summary
A Chinese court sentenced Yang Youlin, a former senior official in Nanjing, to death for accepting over 2.2 billion yuan ($324 million) in bribes from 1993 to 2023. Yang was also found guilty of embezzlement, offering bribes, misuse of public funds, abusing power, and money laundering.Key Facts
- Yang Youlin served in various government roles in Nanjing between 1993 and 2023.
- He accepted bribes totaling more than 2.2 billion yuan ($324 million) in money and property.
- The bribes were given to help with projects, business deals, land grants, and working capital.
- Yang was convicted of multiple crimes including corruption, embezzlement, and money laundering.
- The court publicly showed Yang expressing guilt and remorse during the trial.
- Yang’s personal property will be seized to recover the bribed money.
- This case was part of President Xi Jinping’s ongoing anti-corruption campaign.
- Several other Chinese officials have recently faced death sentences for corruption.
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