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Former Justice Minister Expelled From Party for Alleged Corruption

Published: Oct. 7, 2024 11:31 p.m. GMT+8, Updated: Oct. 7, 2024 11:31 p.m.

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Tang Yijun

China’s former Justice Minister Tang Yijun has been expelled from the Communist Party and is facing criminal charges for alleged corruption, the country’s top graft buster said.

Tang, 63, served as the Minister of Justice between April 2020 and January 2023, before he was named as head of the political advisory body of Jiangxi province. In April this year, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI), China’s top anti-corruption agency, announced the investigation into Tang.

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Former Chinese Justice Minister Tang Yijun has been expelled from the Communist Party and faces criminal charges for alleged corruption, including accepting bribes and abusing power.
Tang's case, involving misuse of power for personal gain and aiding relatives financially, is under investigation by prosecutors after being removed from public office.
Several senior justice officials have been involved in corruption probes, including Tang's predecessor Fu Zhenghua and former minister Wu Aiying; Liu Zhiqiang, another official, is also under investigation.

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