Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article is the sentencing of Lou Wenlong, former deputy governor of the Agricultural Bank of China, to life imprisonment for bribery, reflecting the severity of corruption in the banking sector [1][5]. - The court found that from 2005 to 2024, Lou Wenlong utilized his positions in various regulatory and banking roles to facilitate illegal benefits for individuals and entities, receiving bribes totaling over 84.51 million yuan [3][5]. - The court emphasized that Lou's actions constituted a particularly serious crime, causing significant losses to the state and public interests, warranting strict punishment [5][6]. Group 2 - The court acknowledged mitigating factors in Lou's case, including his confession, cooperation with the investigation, and the return of all illicit gains, which allowed for a lighter sentence despite the gravity of the crime [6][8]. - The trial was held publicly on June 6, 2025, with evidence presented by the prosecution and a thorough examination of the case by both sides, indicating transparency in the judicial process [8].
受贿8451万 中国农业银行原副行长楼文龙一审被判无期