受贿超7229万元 贵州省水利厅原副厅长周从启一审获刑13年

Core Point - The case involves the sentencing of Zhou Congqi, former deputy director of the Guizhou Provincial Water Resources Department, for accepting bribes totaling over 72.29 million yuan from 2005 to 2023 [1] Summary by Relevant Sections Legal Proceedings - The court sentenced Zhou Congqi to 13 years in prison and imposed a fine of 2 million yuan for bribery [1] - The court ordered the confiscation of the bribe proceeds and their interest, which will be turned over to the national treasury [1] Bribery Details - Zhou Congqi utilized his positions in the Guizhou Provincial Land and Resources Department and the Water Resources Department to facilitate approvals for mining rights, land use rights, and company operations [1] - The total amount of bribes received was over 72.29 million yuan, with some of the amounts not actually obtained [1] Mitigating Factors - The court acknowledged that some of Zhou's criminal acts were attempted but not completed [1] - Zhou provided truthful confessions and actively reported on other criminal activities, which were verified as true, demonstrating a degree of cooperation with law enforcement [1] - His remorse and proactive return of illicit gains were considered as mitigating factors in the sentencing [1]