Former Shanghai police chief Gong Daoan expelled from Chinese Communist Party, to stand trial
- Prosecutors have taken over his case to prepare for trial, says the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection
- Gong’s expulsion came just two weeks after China executed Lai Xiaomin, a former top banker
Gong, who was also formerly a vice-mayor, was kicked out of the Communist Party and prosecutors have taken over his case to prepare for trial, said the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection.
“Gong, having abandoned his ideals and convictions, had attempted to build cliques within the Party, which caused serious harm to and had bad influences on the political environment,” the commission said in an announcement without naming his accomplices.
“Gong was found to have abused his powers and sought benefit for others in the appointment of officials, business operation and construction project contracting, and engaged in profit-generating activities against regulations,” the announcement said.
The announcement added that Gong’s case was especially serious as the 56-year-old former top police officer remained unrepentant despite repeated calls by the leadership since 2012. It also ordered confiscation of his “illegal gains”.
