Hua Xia Shi Bao·2025-06-13 10:40Core Points - A bribery case involving Han Xianghui, former director of the Qinghai Provincial Emergency Management Department, and contractor Zhang, revealed a seven-year exchange of cash and stock accounts totaling approximately 1.98 million yuan in cash and 15 million yuan in stock value [2][4][6] - The court found that Zhang bribed Han with about 8.03 million yuan, including 605 million yuan through two stock accounts, which generated a profit of 8.94 million yuan, yielding a return of 147% [2][6][8] Group 1 - The case highlights a new form of bribery using stock accounts as a medium, which complicates the tracking of illicit financial flows [6][9] - Zhang used two stock accounts to transfer funds to Han, who was able to monitor the accounts without directly accessing the funds, indicating a sophisticated method of concealing the bribe [6][7] - The court ruled that the profits from the stock investments, while substantial, would not be counted as part of the bribery amount but would be confiscated as illegal gains [8][9] Group 2 - The case serves as a warning to potential bribers and recipients that even hidden economic benefits will ultimately face legal consequences [3][9] - The complexity of stock transactions makes it challenging to trace the origins and ownership of funds, but legal authorities are improving their ability to investigate such cases [9][10] - Han Xianghui is also facing separate charges for accepting bribes totaling over 17.38 million yuan during his tenure as a county party secretary [10]