Former vice mayor stands trial for graft in East China
Xinhua |
Updated: 2017-05-10 16:55
Share
Share - WeChat
HEFEI -- The former vice mayor of Anqing city in East China's Anhui province stood trial Wednesday on charges of taking bribes.
The Intermediate People's Court of Bozhou opened the trial of Fan Xianhan on charges of allegedly taking 1.8 million yuan ($260,700) of bribes, and receiving gifts worth 4.68 million yuan.
Procurators alleged Fan took the bribes, mostly from a real estate developer, when he worked as the county chief of Huaining, then vice mayor and police chief of Anqing between 2012 and 2016.
Fan pleaded guilty and expressed remorse.
The court has adjourned to decide on sentencing.
Related Stories
- Metronome and navigator: How China's five-year plans steer unprecedented modernization
- China's new five-year plan charts world's largest modernization by population
- China's top political adviser visits press representatives
- China Coast Guard vessel Sandu conducts patrols in South China Sea
- Tree planting activities held across China
- Presidium of China's annual legislative session holds 3rd meeting
