China executes mining tycoon Liu Han, who had links to ex-security tsar Zhou Yongkang

Businessman killed along with brother and three associates

Liu Han in tears in court last year. He was executed for his crimes, including murder and running a mafia-style gang, on Monday morning. Photo: SCMP Pictures

A Chinese mining tycoon linked to former security tsar Zhou Yongkang has been executed, according to state media.

Sichuan native Liu Han, 48, was found guilty of 13 charges – including murder, organising casinos, running a mafia-style gang and illegally selling firearms – and sentenced to death in late May.

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