The Supreme Court yesterday dismissed an appeal by disgraced Beijing party chief Chen Xitong against a 16-year jail term for corruption and an order to return all bribes.
The verdict ends the case as no further appeals are allowed.
It upheld the previous judgment saying the application of the law was correct and that the sentence and return of all bribes to the state treasury was an appropriate punishment for corruption and dereliction of duty.
Chen's acceptance of bribes and the construction of luxury villas which he used to hold lavish parties violated rules on the use of public funds, said the court.
It ruled Chen, 68, conspired with former Beijing vice-mayor Wang Baosen. Wang committed suicide in 1995.
Chen was dismissed as Beijing party secretary in April, 1995, after being accused of involvement in a HK$17 billion corruption scandal. He was expelled from the party last year.