Xian Housing Authority launches probe into alleged rigged sales lottery at major development
The anti-graft bureau of Chang’an district in Xian has confirmed accusations have been made that some local officials have demanded a major development reserve them some of its most-desirable units
The authorities in China’s northwest city of Xian have confirmed accusations have been made that some local officials have demanded a major development reserve them some of its most-desirable units.
The issue came to light after a photo appeared of a leaked document listing potential buyers’ names, phone numbers, ID card numbers, their preferred buildings and units, and their links to the developer.
Most of the people are alleged to work in local housing, planning, construction and land bureaus.
The anti-graft bureau of Chang’an district in Xian, where the project is being developed by Xian Tianlei Property Company, a joint venture between a local developer and Sunac China Holdings – considered one of the mainland China’s largest developers – confirmed some officials had “called” to reserve flats.
It said further details, such as how many people are involved and how they did this, is currently under investigation.
The probe was launched last Friday after a leaked excel spreadsheet of the list went viral on social media in Xian, showing detailed information of more than 50 clients with alleged “connections” to the local officials.