Ex-police chief stands trial for shielding gangs
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2010-02-08 17:32
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CHONGQING: A former police chief in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality stood trial Monday for providing a "protective umbrella" for local gangs.
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According to investigating prosecutors, Peng took 4.71 million yuan ($694,200) in bribes from gang leaders when he worked in different posts in the police bureau between 1998 and 2009.
Peng was also charged with failing to explain how he financed the purchase of properties worth 4.67 million yuan.
The gang members he allegedly protected have been tried in separate trials as part of the city's mass crackdown on gang-related crimes. A total of 52 officials have been prosecuted during the crackdown, including 10 high-ranking officials.
