Former Secretary of the Party Group and General Manager of China Railway Corporation, Sheng Guangzu, Secretary of the First Trial of Bribery and Bribery Using Influence | Party Group of China Railway Corporation | Sheng Guangzu
On August 3, 2023, the Intermediate People's Court of Baoji City, Shaanxi Province, publicly held the first instance trial of the case of Sheng Guangzu, former Secretary of the Party Group and General Manager of China Railway Corporation, accepting bribes and using his influence to take bribes.
The People's Procuratorate of Baoji City, Shaanxi Province has filed a lawsuit accusing that from 2004 to 2022, Sheng Guangzu took advantage of his positions as Deputy Secretary, Deputy Director, Party Secretary, and Director of the General Administration of Customs, former Secretary and Minister of the Party Group of the Ministry of Railways, former Secretary and General Manager of the Party Group of China Railway Corporation, member of the Standing Committee of the 12th National People's Congress, and Deputy Chairman of the Finance and Economic Commission to seek benefits for relevant units and individuals in enterprise operation, project contracting, job promotion, work adjustment, etc., directly or through others illegally accepting property totaling more than RMB 56.66 million.
In November 2021, Sheng Guangzu took advantage of his position and authority as the Party Secretary and General Manager of China Railway Corporation to seek improper benefits for relevant units in enterprise operations through the actions of other state officials in their positions. From 2015 to 2022, Sheng Guangzu illegally received property from others, totaling over 7.14 million yuan.
The procuratorial organs have requested that Sheng Guangzu be held criminally responsible for the crimes of bribery and bribery through the use of influence.
During the trial, the procuratorial organs presented relevant evidence, and the defendant Sheng Guangzu and his defense counsel cross examined. Both the prosecution and defense fully expressed their opinions under the auspices of the court. Sheng Guangzu 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.
Forty representatives of the National People's Congress, members of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and people from all walks of life attended the trial.