China’s former energy chief Nur Bekri accused of ‘family-style corruption’ and ‘lavish life’
- Bekri has been expelled from the Communist Party and his case will be transferred to prosecutors for further investigation
China has expelled one of its most senior ethnic Uygur officials from the Communist Party, the country’s anti-corruption watchdog said on Saturday, accusing the former energy chief of abusing his position to live a “lavish life”.
Nur Bekri, who was placed under investigation last September and removed from his post a month later, engaged in “family-style corruption”, illegally accepting property directly or through his relatives, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection said in a statement.
China’s anti-corruption agency said investigations revealed Bekri -- described as “greedy and corrupt” by the watchdog -- had demanded luxury cars for his relatives, took part in opulent banquets, accepted expensive gifts from those seeking favours and lived a “lavish life” in violation of Communist Party principles.
He was also accused of trading power for sex.
He has been expelled from the party and his case will be transferred to prosecutors for further investigation, the statement added.