Baku 21° C
Former Bank of China deputy chief arrested on bribery charges
Other countries
- 13 May, 2026
- 10:10
Add Report.az to preferred Google sources
Stay up to date with the top news!
The Prosecutor's Office of China's Zhejiang Province has ordered the arrest of former Bank of China deputy head Lin Jingzhen, who is suspected of accepting particularly large amounts of bribes, Report informs referring to China Central Television (CCTV).
He previously served as deputy head of the Bank of China branch in Hong Kong.
According to the Supreme People's Court of China, the courts heard 36,000 corruption cases in 2025, a 22.4% increase from the previous year. Over $2.63 billion in illicit proceeds were recovered or confiscated.
Author
Latest News
15:39
Ambassador of Ukraine congratulates Azerbaijan on anniversary of restoration of its independence
Foreign policy
15:23
Latvia congratulates Azerbaijan on anniversary of restoration of its independence
Foreign policy
15:00
Egypt says ready to give Saudi Arabia necessary support amid Houthi conflict
Other countries
14:38
Video
National Library of Belarus building illuminated in colors of Azerbaijani flag
Foreign policy
14:19
Iran has not attacked any country over past two centuries, Pezeshkian says
Region
13:58
Dutch Embassy congratulates Azerbaijan on Restoration of Independence Day
Foreign policy
13:55
Iran says it has taken measures against 'Mother of All Bombs'
Region
13:03
Iranian parliament approves Mehrdad Akhlaqi Ketabchi as defense minister
Region
12:47
Azerbaijan weather forecast for October 19
Ecology