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Chongqing Lawyer Taken Away as China’s Anti-Graft Probe Widens

Published: Apr. 30, 2026 5:45 p.m. GMT+8

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Peng Jing

The disappearance of a well-connected Chongqing lawyer is sending shockwaves through local political and business circles as China’s anti-corruption drive deepens in the southwestern megacity.

Authorities on April 19 took away Peng Jing, founding partner of Chongqing Jingsheng Law Firm, according to people familiar with the matter. A local political source familiar with Peng said she was taken away by China’s top anti-graft agency.

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Peng Jing, 57, Chongqing lawyer with government ties, taken by anti-graft agency on April 19.
Amid Chongqing crackdown: Vice Mayor Jiang Duntao (Oct), Mayor Hu Henghua (March), Luo Lin (April) probed.
USDT bribes: Lin Kechuang gave Hu 30.8M USDT (~210M yuan), Luo 15.5M; wallet found at Peng’s home.

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Chongqing Jingsheng Law Firm: Chongqing Jingsheng Law Firm's founding partner, Peng Jing (57), a prominent figure with government ties and three terms in China's top political advisory body, was taken by anti-graft authorities on April 19. A crypto wallet linked to official Luo Lin was found at her home amid Chongqing's corruption crackdown.

Sanan Optoelectronics Co. Ltd.: Lin Kechuang, son-in-law of Sanan Optoelectronics Co. Ltd. (600703.SH) actual controller Lin Xiucheng, allegedly provided 30.8 million USDT (≈210 million yuan) to Chongqing Vice Mayor Hu Henghua. Authorities traced additional 15.5 million USDT flows from Lin to municipal official Luo Lin, with a linked crypto wallet found at lawyer Peng Jing's home. (58 words)

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