Two major generals detained as Sichuan graft probes widen
The two detentions focused on Sichuan province thought to be part of a wider investigation into corruption in the PLA
Two major generals in the PLA with connections to Sichuan province have been detained as part of a corruption investigation, two sources with knowledge of the matter said.
The detention of the senior officers is thought to be part of a wider inquiry into alleged graft in the military. Both men were taken into custody last month, the sources said.
One of those detained, Ye Wanyong, is retired, having formerly served as a commissar in the Sichuan military region.
Ye, who is in his 60s, was removed this week from membership of the nation's top political advisory body, the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, although no reason was given for the move.
His house had been searched by the authorities, the sources said.
The other officer, Wei Jin, 55, is a vice-commissar in the Tibet military region. He was promoted to the role in 2011. He previously held senior military posts in Sichuan, including as senior army propaganda officer in Chengdu .
