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China sentences former official to death for $325 million in bribes
5 sourcesFirst reported 15 days agoUpdated 14 days ago
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- A former Chinese official has been sentenced to death for corruption involving over $325 million in bribes.
- Yang Yulin, who worked in local government in Nanjing, was found guilty of bribery, embezzlement, and money laundering.
- The bribes were received during his tenure from 1993 to 2023, amounting to over 2.2 billion yuan.
- This case highlights significant issues of corruption within China's local governance system.
- The court ruling was announced on July 7, 2026.
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Κίνα: Θανατική ποινή σε αξιωματούχο για δωροδοκίες ύψους 284 εκατ. ευρώ
Τα Νέα· 15 days ago
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Κίνα: Θανατική καταδίκη σε πρώην αξιωματούχο για δωροδοκίες 325 εκατ. δολαρίων
Sigmalive· 15 days ago
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China sentences official to death for taking $325m in bribes
BBC News· 15 days ago
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Θανατική ποινή σε πρώην αξιωματούχο στην Κίνα για δωροδοκίες 284 εκατ. ευρώ
Proto Thema· 14 days ago
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Κίνα: Θανατική ποινή σε τοπικό αξιωματούχο για διαφθορά – Σε 30 χρόνια είχε λάβει δωροδοκίες άνω των 325 εκατ. δολαρίων
Naftemporiki· 15 days ago