Home>News Center>China
       
 

Head of notorious crime ring executed
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2004-07-21 14:56

Four main culprits of a 60-member organized crime ring were executed Tuesday in Shaoyang city, central-south China's Hunan Province.

The execution was ordered in a public trial for a final appeal by the Hunan Provincial Higher People's Court with the warranty from the Supreme People's Court, said local sources.

The four executed were Yao Zhihong, also known as Little Hongbao, who masterminded the ring, He Jianbiao, Li Zhibing and Zhou Limin.

The men were convicted of crimes ranging from organizing, leading and joining the organization, to organizing prostitution or aiding murder and assault.

Three other members on the group were also given death sentences but with reprieves. The remaining 53 members were sentenced to jail terms ranging from one year to life.

The first trial was held on December 3, 2003 and, afterwards, 36 criminals members of the group, including Yao, appealed to the higher court. The verdict of the first court was upheld.

The crime group took shape in the latter half of 1997.



 
  Today's Top News     Top China News
 

Iraq militants free Filipino hostage, target Japan

 

   
 

Nations team up on arms control

 

   
 

China squad targets 20-plus Olympic golds

 

   
 

Floods kill eight, affect millions

 

   
 

Energy shortfall to persist

 

   
 

Death toll drops in work incidents

 

   
  Floods kill eight, affect millions
   
  Nations team up on arms control
   
  China: Lee's trip undermine basis for bilateral ties
   
  HK jobless rate of 6.9% hits 28-month low
   
  First ever PLA parade in barracks for Army Day
   
  DNA plays key role in solving murder
   
 
  Go to Another Section  
 
 
  Story Tools  
   
  News Talk  
  When will china have direct elections?  
Advertisement