Prosecutors Indict Ex-Chongqing Vice Mayor on Bribery
Chinese prosecutors have formally indicted Jiang Duntao, former vice-mayor of Chongqing, on suspicion of accepting bribes, according to an announcement from the Supreme People’s Procuratorate. The indictment, filed by the Leshan People’s Procuratorate in Sichuan Province with the Leshan Intermediate People’s Court, marks the latest step in a case that has drawn attention as part of China’s ongoing anti-corruption campaign.
The case was investigated by the National Supervisory Commission, China’s highest anti-corruption agency, before being transferred to prosecutors for review and prosecution. The Supreme People’s Procuratorate made an arrest decision against Jiang on suspicion of bribery and designated the Leshan People’s Procuratorate to handle the case, as Xinhua News reported.
Career and Investigation
Jiang, 57, was born in Laiyang, Shandong Province, in May 1969. His political career spanned more than three decades, primarily in Shandong before his transfer to Chongqing. He held various positions in Qingdao, including Party Secretary of Laoshan District, before being appointed Party Secretary of Zibo in 2019 and Party Secretary of Weifang in 2022. In January 2023, he was appointed Vice Mayor of Chongqing, where he oversaw natural resources, housing and urban-rural development, urban management, and big data applications.
Jiang was placed under disciplinary and supervisory investigation on October 25, 2025, by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) and the National Supervisory Commission over alleged “serious violations of discipline and laws,” as Guancha reported. The Chongqing Municipal Party Committee held an emergency meeting the following day, expressing firm support for the Central Committee’s decision.
Expulsion and Charges
On April 13, 2026, Jiang was expelled from the Communist Party of China and dismissed from public office, according to China Daily. The CCDI investigation found that Jiang had seriously violated Party discipline across multiple areas, including political, organizational, integrity, work, and life disciplines. He was found to have “transformed the public power entrusted by the Party and the people into a tool for seeking personal gain,” engaging in large-scale power-for-money deals.
The expulsion statement detailed that Jiang used his positions to seek benefits for others in project contracting, planning approvals, and project construction, while illegally accepting huge amounts of money and valuables. He was also found to have resisted organizational review, engaged in superstitious activities, accepted improper banquets and travel arrangements, and violated organizational principles by failing to report personal matters.
Indictment Details
Prosecutors allege that Jiang exploited the convenience of positions he held throughout his career—from the Communist Youth League Qingdao Municipal Committee to Party Secretary of Zibo and Weifang, and ultimately Vice Mayor of Chongqing—to seek benefits for others and illegally accept property in “extremely large” amounts, as China Daily reported.
During the prosecution process, investigators questioned Jiang, informed him of his litigation rights, and listened to the opinions of his defense lawyers. The China News Service confirmed that the indictment charges Jiang with the crime of accepting bribes, and he should be held criminally liable accordingly.
Broader Anti-Corruption Context
The case is part of China’s broader anti-corruption campaign under President Xi Jinping, which has been ongoing since the 18th Party Congress in 2012. Jiang’s expulsion in April was one of three high-profile “double expulsion” announcements made that day, alongside Wu Lan, former Party Secretary of the Hunan Provincial People’s Congress, and Han Zhanwu, former Deputy Director of the State Tobacco Monopoly Administration.
Jiang’s case also highlights the CCDI’s continued focus on senior officials, or “tigers,” particularly those in key regional leadership positions. His rapid rise through the ranks in Shandong and subsequent transfer to Chongqing made him a notable figure in the party’s organizational structure, as documented in his Wikipedia biography.
The Lianhe Zaobao noted that Jiang’s case reflects the ongoing intensity of the anti-corruption drive, with the CCDI continuing to investigate and punish officials who “do not restrain themselves or stop after the 18th Party Congress.”
What’s Next
The case now moves to the judicial phase, with the Leshan Intermediate People’s Court set to hear the case. Given the “extremely large” amount of bribes allegedly involved, legal experts expect the case to proceed through standard criminal procedures, including trial and potential sentencing. The outcome will be closely watched as another benchmark in China’s sustained anti-corruption campaign, which shows no signs of slowing under the current leadership.