Former Chinese Academy of Sciences official Wu Hao expelled over corruption findings
In short
Wu Hao (伍浩), former deputy party secretary and director of the Chinese Academy of Sciences' science and technology innovation development centre, has been expelled from the Communist Party and public office. Xinhua reports that the case has been transferred to prosecutors for examination and prosecution over suspected bribery.
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Wu Hao (伍浩), former deputy party secretary and director of the Chinese Academy of Sciences' science and technology innovation development centre, has been expelled from the Communist Party and public office, according to October 14 reports. Xinhua said the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and National Commission of Supervision had conducted a formal disciplinary and supervisory investigation. The authorities found serious violations of political, organisational and integrity discipline and suspected bribery. [ 1 , 2 , 4 ]
According to the findings reported by Xinhua, Wu obstructed the investigation, accepted invitations to meals that could affect impartial performance of official duties, failed to report personal matters as required and improperly accepted cash gifts. Investigators also alleged that Wu used official positions to benefit others in investment-project approvals, listing-project reviews and qualification assessments of key enterprises, illegally accepting large amounts of property. The decision orders confiscation of illicit gains and transfers the suspected criminal conduct and related property to prosecutors for examination and prosecution. [ 4 ]
Why it matters
Investigators say Wu used official authority to help others with investment approvals, listing reviews and assessments of key enterprises in exchange for large amounts of property. The disciplinary decision includes confiscation of illicit gains and referral of the suspected criminal conduct to prosecutors.
Key facts
- The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and National Commission of Supervision investigated Wu. [ 4 ]
- The investigation found violations of political, organisational and integrity discipline and suspected bribery. [ 4 ]
- Wu was expelled from the party and public office, with illicit gains ordered confiscated. [ 4 ]
- The suspected criminal case and related property were transferred to prosecutors. [ 4 ]
Confirmed by several sources
Still unclear
- The value of the alleged bribes and the outcome of criminal proceedings. The source describes large amounts of property but gives no value or subsequent court ruling.