Public hearing held at Intermediate People’s Court in Huangshi City, Hubei Province
“I received 81.03 million yuan” Pleaded guilty and repented
Local Chinese media reported on the 29th that the former head of the Chinese Football Association (CFA), who was indicted on bribery charges, admitted in court to accepting bribes and expressed regret.
According to China’s state-run Xinhua News Agency, the Intermediate People’s Court of Huangshi, Hubei Province, held a first-trial open hearing on the bribery case of Chen Xuyuan, former deputy secretary and chairman of the Party Committee of the Chinese Football Association.
Former Chief Chen was indicted by the People’s Procuratorate of China last year. From 2010 to last year, he served as the president and chairman of the Shanghai International Port Group and the transition committee chairman and president of the China Football Association. He used the convenience of his position and authority to provide assistance to related organizations and individuals in winning business orders, investing and operating, and preparing for competitions. He is suspected of illegally receiving a total of more than 81.03 million yuan (about 15 billion won) in money and valuables.
The media reported that during the trial that day, which was held in the presence of more than 30 people, including representatives of the National People’s Congress, members of the Political Consultative Conference, and reporters, former Chief Chen made his final statement, pleaded guilty, and expressed remorse.
On this day, the trial of Chen Yongliang, former deputy secretary-general of the Chinese Football Association and head of the national team management department, and Liu Lei, former vice-director of the Wuhan National Health Center, on charges of bribery and giving were also held in other courts, including Xianning City and Jiayui County, Hubei Province, respectively. It took place in
Chinese authorities are conducting a large-scale investigation into corruption and corruption in the soccer industry, starting with former men’s soccer team coach Li Tian in November 2022. Earlier this month, a documentary produced by China Central Television (CCTV) on the eradication of corruption in the soccer industry was aired.
Meanwhile, Korean national soccer player Son Jun-ho, who was trying to return from Shanghai, China in May last year, was also arrested last year and is still in custody.
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Source: Donga
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