Core Points - The case highlights significant corruption within an internet company, involving a user manager who exploited his position to engage in bribery and embezzlement related to virtual currency operations [1][2][3] - The total amount of illegal gains includes RMB 6.08 million in bribes and RMB 3.66 million in embezzled virtual currency, showcasing the scale of financial misconduct [1][2] - The court's ruling resulted in a total sentence of 12 years for the accused, marking it as one of the longest prison terms for corruption in the internet sector in recent years [2][3] Summary by Sections Case Overview - The case involves a user manager from a network technology company who engaged in corrupt practices from April 2014 to January 2019, leading to significant financial losses for the company [1] - The accused was found guilty of accepting bribes and embezzling funds through virtual currency transactions, ultimately leading to his arrest in February 2021 [1][2] Legal Proceedings - The court determined that the accused's actions constituted both bribery and embezzlement, with the total illegal amounts being substantial [2] - Following the initial ruling, the accused appealed, but the second court upheld the original sentence, which has now become final [2] Implications for the Industry - The case illustrates the vulnerabilities in the management and oversight of internet companies, particularly concerning virtual currency operations [3] - The complexity of electronic transactions and the digital nature of the assets involved made the corrupt activities difficult to detect, emphasizing the need for improved regulatory frameworks [3] - The case serves as a cautionary tale for the industry, highlighting the potential for significant financial misconduct when oversight is lacking [3]

白皮书还提出，在"互联网＋行业"新业态模式下，贪腐犯罪手段多样，隐蔽性强。案件中，被告人既有 在招投标、合同签署、项目合作、资金结算等过程中为他人牟取利益，非法收受合作方好处和回扣的传 统受贿方式，也有为他人在平台入驻、内容评级、热搜提报、加V、解封和封禁账号、流量倾斜等事项 中提供便利，为他人获取隐性准入和竞争优势，收受他人钱款的新型"平台权力寻租"受贿方式。 法院建议，应进一步完善涉企业贪腐法律规范体系建设，细化法律规定，明确定罪量刑，统一裁判尺 度，完善涉案财物处理机制。有关部门应转变办案思路，合理界定立案标准，切实做到公、私权益平等 保护，并加强线索核查、取证固证技术手段，靶向解决"互联网＋"时代下新型贪腐犯罪在案件侦办中的 难点问题。 新京报讯(记者张静姝)新京报记者获悉，5月15日，海淀法院联合中国互联网协会发布《互联网企业内 部人员贪腐犯罪案件白皮书》及《互联网企业廉洁发展倡议书》，同时举办互联网企业内部人员贪腐犯 罪治理座谈会。白皮书显示，2020年至2024年，海淀法院审理涉互联网企业内部人员贪腐犯罪案件127 件，案件罪名包括非国家工作人员受贿罪、职务侵占罪、挪用资金罪，涉案金额共计3亿余 ...

Core Viewpoint - The white paper released by Haidian Court highlights a significant rise in corruption cases involving internal personnel of internet companies, with a total of 127 cases identified from 2020 to 2024, accounting for approximately 36% of all non-state personnel corruption cases [1][2]. Group 1: Corruption Cases Overview - From 2020 to 2024, Haidian Court handled 350 non-state personnel corruption cases, with 127 related to internet companies, involving over 300 million yuan [1]. - The number of cases has shown an upward trend over the past three years, indicating a growing issue within the industry [1]. - The typical corruption cases include bribery, embezzlement, and misappropriation of funds, with the highest individual case amount exceeding 10 million yuan and the longest prison sentence being 12 years [1][11]. Group 2: Internal and External Causes - Internal factors contributing to corruption include the capital-intensive nature of the industry, rapid personnel turnover, and significant profit incentives [2]. - The flat management structure and short decision-making chains within companies accelerate the potential for corruption [2]. - External factors include an imperfect social mechanism for corporate corruption governance and high costs associated with corporate rights protection [2]. Group 3: Case Characteristics - Among the 127 cases, 93 involved personnel from major internet companies, accounting for 73% of the total, with a total corruption amount of approximately 184 million yuan [4]. - Business departments are particularly affected, with 82% of the cases originating from these areas, highlighting the greater potential for corruption due to direct access to company resources [5][6]. - The average age of defendants is 36, with 43% of cases classified as involving "huge amounts" of money [7][9]. Group 4: Financial Impact and Crime Types - The breakdown of crime amounts shows that 43% of cases involve sums exceeding 1 million yuan, with embezzlement crimes accounting for the largest amounts [9]. - The total amount involved in bribery cases is over 100 million yuan, while embezzlement cases account for approximately 163 million yuan [9]. - Virtual assets have emerged as a new target for corruption, with 15 cases involving virtual property totaling over 33.65 million yuan [11][12]. Group 5: Notable Cases - A notable case involved a former vice president of a search engine company who embezzled nearly 9.79 million yuan through fraudulent contracts, resulting in a six-year prison sentence [10]. - Another significant case involved a user manager who illegally received 6.08 million yuan and was sentenced to 12 years in prison for both bribery and embezzlement [12][13].