A prison guard in Hohhot of the Inner Mongolian Autonomous Region was jailed earlier this month for helping an inmate escape and seeking payment from him for the favor.

Working at a local detention house, the guard, surnamed Su, let the criminal make telephone calls from his office last month to family members. The inmate provided them with information that could help him escape.

After further investigation, Su will face further charges of abusing his power and helping the criminal tip other criminals off, local court judges said.

(Inner Mongolian Daily)