Archive · 24 Jun 2025
China’s Former Counterterror Chief Liu Yuejin Sentenced to Death
Imagine a high-ranking official named Liu who used to fight against bad guys.
But he got caught taking a lot of money, over $16 million, from people in exchange for favors.
The court found him guilty of these crimes.
He has been sentenced to death but will get a chance for leniency; if he doesn't do anything wrong for two years, his sentence may change to life in prison.
Liu also lost his job and was kicked out of the political party.
Liu Yuejin, China's former counterterrorism chief, was sentenced to death for bribery.
He was found guilty of accepting over 121 million yuan ($16.83 million) in bribes.
The court cited Liu's use of positions between 1992 and 2020 for illegal gains.
Liu's sentence includes a two-year reprieve, potentially leading to life imprisonment.
He was previously investigated and expelled from the Chinese Communist Party.
- Who
- Liu Yuejin, China's former counterterrorism chief and member of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.
- What
- Liu Yuejin was sentenced to death for accepting bribes.
- When
- Sentencing occurred on Monday, June 23.
- Where
- The sentencing took place in Fuzhou, Fujian province, China.
- Why
- He was found guilty of taking over 121 million yuan ($16.83 million) in bribes in exchange for helping individuals and departments in business operations.
- Defendant
- Liu Yuejin
- Former Role
- China's counterterrorism chief
- Charges
- Bribery
- Bribe Amount
- Over 121 million yuan ($16.83 million)
- Sentence
- Death sentence with a two-year reprieve
- Court
- Fuzhou Intermediate People’s Court
- Political Status
- Expelled from the CCP