The first trial of the bribery case involving 88.7 million yuan was held by Xie Jilai, former deputy director of the Standing Committee of the Hebei Provincial People's Congress
On July 6, 2023, the Tianjin First Intermediate People's Court held a public trial of the bribery case of Xie Jilai, former deputy director of the Standing Committee of the Hebei Provincial People's Congress.
The First Branch of the People's Procuratorate of Tianjin City accuses that from November 2002 to January 2017, the defendant Xie Jilai took advantage of his position as Assistant Inspector, Deputy Minister, and Executive Deputy Minister of the Organization Department of the Hebei Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China, Deputy Director of the Standing Committee of the Hebei Provincial People's Congress, as well as the convenience conditions formed by his power and position, to provide assistance to others in matters such as promotion, job adjustment, and engineering project development through the actions of other state officials in their positions. From January 1999 to December 2020, Xie Jilai illegally received property from others multiple times, totaling more than RMB 88.7 million. The procuratorial organs have requested that Xie Jilai be held criminally responsible for the crime of bribery.
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During the trial, the procuratorial organs presented relevant evidence, and the defendant Xie Jilai and his defense counsel cross examined. Both the prosecution and defense fully expressed their opinions under the auspices of the court. Xie Jilai 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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