Former Shenzhen mayor Qin Weizhong investigated for alleged corruption
China’s top disciplinary watchdog said former Shenzhen mayor Qin Weizhong is under investigation for suspected serious disciplinary and legal violations. Qin served as the city’s deputy party secretary and mayor from May 2021, while the supplied report does not detail the allegations or later outcome.
Qin Weizhong, the former mayor of Shenzhen, is under investigation by China’s top disciplinary watchdog for suspected corruption, according to the South China Morning Post. The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection said in a statement on Monday that Qin was suspected of “grave disciplinary and law violations” and was undergoing review. The wording generally signals a corruption investigation, according to the supplied report.
Qin was appointed deputy party secretary and mayor of Shenzhen in May 2021. The available material says those positions were later affected but is incomplete and does not specify the date of his departure or the role he held afterwards. The statement does not detail the conduct under investigation, identify any alleged transactions or say whether Qin has been detained or charged.
It also does not include a response from Qin or his representatives. The inquiry was confirmed by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, but the supplied report gives no information about its expected duration, possible disciplinary measures or any findings. An investigation does not by itself establish that the allegations have been proved.
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