FORMER Guangzhou Party chief Wan Qingliang was expelled from the Communist Party of China (CPC) and removed from his public post, according to the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) on Thursday.

    His case will be transferred to judicial departments, according to a CCDI statement.

    Investigations show that Wan, 50 and a native of Guangdong Province, sought profits for others by taking advantage of his post, demanding and accepting huge bribes. He also frequented high-end private clubs, which opposes CPC eight-point rules against extravagance and graft.

    The statement said Wan “seriously” violated Party disciplines and laws, and his bribe-taking was suspected to be criminal acts.

    Also on Thursday, the Supreme People’s Procuratorate announced it will investigate Wan for taking bribes, adding that the top procuratorate has taken “compulsory measures” against him.

    Compulsory measures may include issuing a warrant to compel a suspect to appear, bail pending trial, and residential surveillance.(Xinhua)