In November 2012, the Communist Party's new leader Xi Jinping announced a crackdown on corruption amongst officials. Since then, a raft of suspected offenders have been sacked or suspended for alleged wrongdoing. Here, SCMP.com brings you a comprehensive guide to the latest officials under investigation.
2012
November: Lǚ Yingming, former deputy director of Guangdong Provincial Department of Land and Resources, under investigation for “serious violations of discipline”.
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November 26: Shenzhen policeman Wang Dengchao, 38, found guilty of embezzlement when he was among those in charge of security for the World University Games in Shenzhen in 2011, the rights group Chinese Human Rights Defenders said. Xinhua said in an earlier report that Wang had embezzled 2.8 million yuan (HK$3.4 million). He was also convicted of "obstructing official duty" for scuffling with a police officer in March.
November 28: Zhou Weisi, a senior official in Nanlian village, located in the outskirts of Shenzhen's Longgang district, accused of corruption and of owning a vast amount of personal assets that don't match his income.
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November 29: Zheng Beiquan, formerly deputy mayor and public security bureau chief in Yingde, under investigation by Qingyuan's discipline inspection committee. Zheng was accused of bending the law for personal gain and involvement in "serious economic problems".
