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Themk Intermediate People's Court in Xinyu city, East China's Jiangxi Province on Tuesday publicly pronounced the first-instance verdict in the bribery case of Mao Qi, former Party chief of Wannian county in Shangrao. Mao was found guilty of accepting bribes and was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison, along with a fine of 1 million yuan ($137,000). His illicit gains were ordered to be confiscated and turned over to the state treasury.

Between 2012 and 2024, Mao took advantage of his positions as the director of the office of the talent work leading group of the Shangrao Municipal Committee, deputy secretary of the Wannian County Party Committee and county head, and secretary of the Wannian County Party Committee, to seek benefits for others, including project contracting, fund allocation, promotions, and bank loans. By abusing his authority and leveraging the influence of his positions, he accepted bribes totaling more than 11.5 million yuan, either directly or through others.

Based on the facts and circumstances of Mao's crimes, the Intermediate People's Court in Xinyu city rendered the above judgment in accordance with the law.

Global Times