Former General Manager of China Unicom Li Guohua, Member of the First Trial of Bribery and Abuse of Power | Party Group | Li Guohua
On July 20, 2023, the Intermediate People's Court of Qingdao City, Shandong Province, publicly held the first instance trial of the bribery and abuse of power case by Li Guohua, former Deputy Secretary of the Party Group and General Manager of China United Network Communications Group Co., Ltd.
The Qingdao People's Procuratorate accuses that from 1998 to 2022, the defendant Li Guohua took advantage of his position as a member and deputy director of the Party Group of Jiangxi Postal Administration, deputy secretary and deputy director of the Party Group of Jiangxi Postal Administration, party group secretary and director of Jiangxi Postal Administration, party group member and deputy director of National Postal Administration, party group member and deputy general manager of China Post Group, deputy secretary and general manager of the Party group, party group secretary and general manager, and party committee secretary and chairman of China Post Savings Bank Co., Ltd. to provide assistance to relevant units and individuals in project contracting, enterprise operation, and career promotion. He directly or through others illegally received property from relevant units and individuals, totaling equivalent to RMB. More than 66.45 million yuan. During his tenure as the Secretary and Director of the Party Group of Jiangxi Postal Bureau, as well as a member and Deputy Director of the Party Group of the State Postal Bureau, Li Guohua abused his power and caused a loss of more than RMB 49.96 million in state-owned assets. The procuratorial organs have requested that Li Guohua be held criminally responsible for the crimes of bribery and abuse of power.
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During the trial, the procuratorial organs presented relevant evidence, and the defendant Li Guohua and his defense counsel cross examined. Both the prosecution and defense fully expressed their opinions under the auspices of the court. Li Guohua made a final statement and pleaded guilty and repentant in court. At the end of the trial, the court announced an adjournment and announced the verdict at a later date.
Nearly 20 people, including National People's Congress representatives, members of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and people from all walks of life, attended the trial.
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