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Wang Xuebing, one of China‟s most powerful bankers until his detention early last year, has been sentenced by a Beijing court to 12 years in prison for taking bribes.
Mr Wang was formerly Head of the Bank of China and China Construction Bank, two of the country‟s big four state-owned banks. When he was expelled from the Communist party in November last year, the official Chinese media said he had received bribes worth Rmb2.28m (US$341,000) and numerous improper gifts, including 17 "luxury watches."
He was also accused of leading a "decadent life", including sleeping with prostitutes in Hong Kong and in three mainland cities.
He is one of three high-ranked Chinese financiers with experience and clout in global markets who have been removed from their positions for corruption in recent years.
http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/20...6_106322.shtml
Mr Wang was formerly Head of the Bank of China and China Construction Bank, two of the country‟s big four state-owned banks. When he was expelled from the Communist party in November last year, the official Chinese media said he had received bribes worth Rmb2.28m (US$341,000) and numerous improper gifts, including 17 "luxury watches."
He was also accused of leading a "decadent life", including sleeping with prostitutes in Hong Kong and in three mainland cities.
He is one of three high-ranked Chinese financiers with experience and clout in global markets who have been removed from their positions for corruption in recent years.
http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/20...6_106322.shtml
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