TWO SENTENCED TO DEATH OVER GANG CRIME IN SOUTH CHINA
two mob bosses were sentenced to death in Yangjiang, southern China. Xu Jianqiang was also fined 310 million yuan ($45.4 million) for abetting three murders.
two mob bosses were sentenced to death in Yangjiang, southern China. Xu Jianqiang was also fined 310 million yuan ($45.4 million) for abetting three murders. Lin Guoqin received a two-year reprieve and a 325 million yuan ($47.6 million) fine. The convictions included running casinos, tax evasion, issuing false invoices, extortion and operating illegal businesses. Three others were sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve.
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- (Sources: Agence France Presse, 04/12/2009, Chinaview.cn, 03/12/2009)