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China Expels Former Bank of China Vice President

Published: Feb. 9, 2026 4:34 p.m. GMT+8

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Lin Jingzhen

After roughly five months under investigation, Lin Jingzhen, a former executive vice president of Bank of China Ltd., has been expelled from the Communist Party and had his case transferred to prosecutors over alleged bribery.

The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) said Friday that Lin, 60, was found to have committed serious violations of law and party discipline, including acceptance of bribes.

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Lin Jingzhen, former executive VP of Bank of China, was expelled from the Communist Party and faces prosecution for alleged bribery.
He abused his credit approval authority for personal gain, held unlisted company shares, violated recruitment rules, and accepted improper benefits.
Lin worked at Bank of China since 1987, became executive VP in 2018, and stepped down in early 2025; his investigation began in September.

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Who’s Who

Bank of China Ltd.: Lin Jingzhen, former executive vice president of Bank of China Ltd., has been expelled from the Communist Party and faces prosecution for alleged bribery. He is accused of abusing his credit approval authority for personal gain, accepting bribes for loans, holding shares in an unlisted company, and accepting improper benefits related to recruitment during his nearly four-decade tenure at the bank.

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What Happened When

1987：: Lin Jingzhen joined Bank of China.

2018：: Lin was appointed executive vice president of Bank of China.

Early 2025：: Lin stepped down as executive vice president of Bank of China, officially citing age.

September 2025：: The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) announced that Lin was under investigation.

February 6, 2026：: CCDI announced that Lin Jingzhen was expelled from the Communist Party and had his case transferred to prosecutors over alleged bribery.

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