In August 2000, 300 members of a central government...
In August 2000, 300 members of a central government investigative team - known as Taskforce 807 - descended on Shantou in an effort to eradicate widespread VAT-rebate fraud
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In August 2000, 300 members of a central government investigative team - known as Taskforce 807 - descended on Shantou in an effort to eradicate widespread VAT-rebate fraud.
Their investigation into the fraud led to the arrest of the mayors and party secretaries in nearby Chaoyang and Puning, and also to the demotion of then Shantou party secretary Zhuang Lixiang.
So far, 19 people have been sentenced to death in connection with the VAT-rebate scandal in and around Shantou.
Their investigation into the fraud led to the arrest of the mayors and party secretaries in nearby Chaoyang and Puning, and also to the demotion of then Shantou party secretary Zhuang Lixiang.
So far, 19 people have been sentenced to death in connection with the VAT-rebate scandal in and around Shantou.
— SOURCES
- (Sources: South China Morning Post, 09/12/2001)
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