The first trial of the bribery case involving Yu Fuhua, former counselor of the People's Government of Shandong Province, was held, and he received over 560.6 million bribes
On September 21, 2023, the Intermediate People's Court of Zibo City, Shandong Province, publicly held the first instance trial of the bribery case of Yu Fuhua, former counselor of the Shandong Provincial People's Government.
The People's Procuratorate of Zibo City, Shandong Province accuses that from September 2006 to November 2022, the defendant Yu Fuhua took advantage of his positions as a member and deputy director of the Party Group of the Shandong Provincial Department of Health, deputy secretary and dean of the Party Committee of Weifang Medical College, secretary and dean of the Party Committee of Weifang Medical College, secretary of the Party Committee of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, deputy minister of the Organization Department of the Provincial Party Committee, secretary and director of the Party Group of the Provincial Department of Human Resources and Social Security, executive deputy minister of the Organization Department of the Provincial Party Committee, and counselor of the Provincial Government, as well as the convenience of his powers and status, to seek benefits for relevant units and individuals in engineering contracting, job adjustment, employee recruitment, and other aspects through the actions of other national staff positions. The total amount equivalent to RMB 56067589 is the illegal receipt of property from relevant personnel, either directly or through others. Requesting that he be held criminally responsible for the crime of bribery.
During the trial, the procuratorial organs presented relevant evidence, and the defendant Yu Fuhua and his defense counsel conducted cross examination. The prosecution and defense fully expressed their opinions under the presiding of the court, and Yu Fuhua made a final statement and expressed remorse in court.
At the end of the trial, the court announced an adjournment and announced the verdict at a later date.