On October 24, the Intermediate People’s Court of Luoyang in Henan Province held a public trial regarding the bribery case of former Shanxi Provincial Deputy Secretary Shang Ligaung. This information was reported by the Supreme People’s Court of China.
Shang Ligaung, born in November 1963 in Julu, Hebei, worked in Hebei for many years before his appointment in Shanxi in June 2017. He was placed under investigation in September 2023, resulting in a public announcement regarding his removal from the Party and public office by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission earlier this February. Allegations against him include violations of discipline and law, as well as engaging in transactions involving power and money.
The Luoyang People’s Procuratorate has accused Shang Ligaung of leveraging his various positions—ranging from Deputy Secretary of the Hebei Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection to the Deputy Secretary of the Shanxi Provincial Committee—between 1999 and 2023. He is alleged to have offered help to specific entities and individuals in areas such as business operations, project contracts, case handling, and personnel promotions. In return, he reportedly accepted bribes totaling over 104 million yuan, either directly or through intermediaries. The prosecution has filed for criminal charges against Shang Ligaung for bribery.
During the trial, Shang Ligaung made his final statement, expressing his guilt and remorse. The court has announced that it will adjourn and deliver its verdict at a later date.
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