Ex-Politburo member Ma Xingrui’s corruption charges extend to end of last century
Former Politburo member and Xinjiang Communist Party chief Ma Xingrui has been indicted on bribery charges dating back to the late 1990s, China’s state media reported on Thursday. As one of the 24 members of the party’s highest decision-making bodies, the 67-year-old Ma is among the most senior Chinese officials investigated in the country’s sweeping anti-corruption campaign. He is also the…
China has indicted former Politburo member Ma Xingrui on charges of bribery, according to official news agency Xinhua on Thursday. The indictment comes as President Xi Jinping intensifies his anti-corruption campaign. Prosecutors allege that Ma used his positions as a government official and general manager of the state-owned space program contractor to seek benefits and accept large bribes.
Ma was among 33 officials expelled from the Communist Party last week, alongside former senior military leader Zhang Youxia, former diplomat Liu Jianchao, and former industry minister Jin Zhuanglong. No comment has been provided by Ma's representatives regarding the allegations.
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