Jan 09, 2023 08:49 PM

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China’s Ex-Justice Minister Conned by ‘Political Swindlers,’ Documentary Says

By Huang Yuxin and Kelly Wang

Former Justice Minister Fu Zhenghua. Photo: CCTV screenshot

Former Justice Minister Fu Zhenghua. Photo: CCTV screenshot

Fu Zhenghua, a former justice minister convicted of corruption, had been exploited by ‘political swindlers’ for up to 20 years during his 47-year police career, according to an anti-corruption TV documentary produced by China’s top graft buster and state broadcaster CCTV.

The four-episode documentary series is an exposé of crimes committed by fallen officials. The first episode spotlighting Fu aired Saturday.

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