Former Chinese deputy police minister sentenced for corruption

A former deputy police minister who was accused of leading a crime gang of government officials was given a death sentence with a two-year reprieve Friday on charges of manipulating the stock market, taking bribes and other offences, in a case that involved at least two former Cabinet officials, Chinese state TV reported.

Sun Lijun's conviction adds to a string of senior officials who have been punished in an anti-graft campaign launched after President Xi Jinping took power in late 2012 that some see as politically motivated.

Sun was convicted by the court in the northeastern city of Changchun of collecting 646 million yuan in bribes, China Central TV reported on its website. The former justice minister, Fu Zhenghua, pleaded guilty to taking bribes to help hide criminal activity. Earlier news reports accused him of joining "Sun Lijun's political gang."

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

CTVNews /  🏆 1. in CA

South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

'Severe event': Hurricane Fiona to hit Atlantic Canada by Friday, meterologists warn\u0027We are really expecting damaging winds, possibly damaging storm surge, coastal flooding, flooding rains\u0027: Environment Canada meterologist
Read more »

'Severe event': Hurricane Fiona to hit Atlantic Canada by Friday, meterologists warnHurricane Fiona is headed toward eastern Canada and is expected to reach the Atlantic region by Friday in what could be a severe weather event as the storm continues to gain strength, Canadian meteorologists said on Wednesday.
Read more »

Deadline to apply for mail-in voting for Toronto election is FridayThe deadline for Toronto voters to register for mail-in voting ends tomorrow.
Read more »

Temperature returns to more seasonal norms on FridaySun and cloud with a high of 16 C
Read more »

Peace Officers Memorial Run Through Quinte Region FridayDo not be surprised to see a police escorted group of runners making it's way through the Quinte region Friday...
Read more »

Hurricane Fiona set to hit Nova Scotia overnight Friday as region prepares for widespread power outagesHurricane Fiona to make landfall on Nova Scotia’s eastern shore overnight Friday as authorities prepare for potential flooding, widespread power outages and dangerous driving conditions
Read more »