Death Penalty Upheld for Former Official in China’s Largest Corruption Case

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Li, who once headed a special economic zone in Hohhot and the city’s water management authority, was found guilty of pocketing a staggering 3 billion yuan ($421 million) in illegal gains

What’s new: A court in Inner Mongolia has upheld the death penalty for a former official convicted in the largest-ever corruption case in China.

The Higher People’s Court of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Tuesday turned down the appeal by Li Jianping, who was sentenced to death in September 2022 for corruption, bribery, embezzlement and engaging in organized crime.

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Li Jianping's death sentence for corruption, bribery, embezzlement, and organized crime was upheld by an Inner Mongolia court.
Li amassed 3 billion yuan ($421 million) in illegal gains, making it China's largest-ever corruption case.
This ruling will be reviewed by the Supreme People's Court; similar high-profile cases include Lai Xiaomin and Zhang Zhongsheng.

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Who’s Who

China Huarong Asset Management Co. Ltd.: China Huarong Asset Management Co. Ltd. is a state-owned company involved in asset management. Its former chairman, Lai Xiaomin, was sentenced to death for corruption, becoming one of the only three officials sentenced to death for graft in China since 2007. Li Jianping’s corruption case, involving 3 billion yuan, is almost double the amount of bribes taken by Lai.

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What Happened When

Late 2018：: Li Jianping's downfall attracted little attention initially.

September 2022：: Li Jianping was sentenced to death for corruption, bribery, embezzlement, and engaging in organized crime.

August 27, 2024：: The Higher People's Court of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region turned down Li Jianping's appeal and upheld the death penalty.

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