Key facts
- Lu Wenjun, a former senior executive at a large state-owned heavy-machinery manufacturer, was sentenced to 15 years in prison.
- He was convicted of accepting 67.98 million yuan ($10 million) in bribes.
- The Xiangtan Intermediate People’s Court also imposed a 5 million yuan fine.
- Lu's illicit gains were ordered confiscated.
- This case marks the 31st centrally administered official punished in 2026 under Beijing's anti-corruption drive.
A Chinese court has sentenced Lu Wenjun, a former senior executive at one of the nation's largest state-owned heavy-machinery manufacturers, to 15 years in prison for accepting bribes. The Xiangtan Intermediate People’s Court in Hunan province announced the verdict on Monday, ordering Lu to pay a 5 million yuan fine and forfeit his illicit gains, which amounted to 67.98 million yuan ($10 million).
Lu's conviction and sentencing underscore Beijing's ongoing anti-corruption campaign. He is the 31st centrally administered official to face criminal punishment in 2026. This campaign has recently seen former defense ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu receive suspended death sentences.