Politics● ElevatedJul 7 · Jul 7, 2026, 12:45 PM
China sentences former city official to death for taking $325m in bribes over 30 years
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from modernghana.com · Ghana
A former city official in China has been sentenced to death for accepting $325 million in bribes over a period of 30 years. This reflects a significant case of corruption and judicial action within the country.
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