Former Politburo Member Ma Xingrui Indicted for Bribery

According to RFI Chinese, former Politburo member Ma Xingrui has been indicted for bribery by the Yichang Intermediate People's Court following an investigation by the National Supervisory Commission. Xinhua reported allegations that he exploited multiple official positions to seek benefits for others and accepted massive bribes.

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Investigation and Indictment Sequence

According to state media reports, the bribery case involving former Politburo member and Central Rural Work Leading Group deputy head Ma Xingrui has concluded its investigation by the National Supervisory Commission and was transferred to prosecutors.

The Supreme People's Procuratorate issued an arrest decision and designated the Yichang Municipal People's Procuratorate in Hubei Province to review and prosecute the case. Reports note that the Yichang procuratorate has formally filed an indictment with the Yichang Intermediate People's Court.

Official Allegations and Career Background

Xinhua reported that prosecutors accused Ma Xingrui of utilizing his positions at China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, as Shenzhen party chief, Guangdong governor, and a member of the Politburo to accumulate benefits for others and illegally accept massive financial assets.

Public records indicate Ma previously served as Vice Minister of Industry and Information Technology, head of the China National Space Administration, and party secretary of Xinjiang. He left his Xinjiang post in July 2025, missed multiple meetings later that year, and was placed under investigation in April 2026.

Disciplinary Actions and Political Confirmations

In July, authorities announced the CCP Central Committee's decision to expel Ma from the party and dismiss him from public office, terminating his status as a 20th Party Congress delegate and transferring him for legal prosecution. Accusations included severe political, organizational, and integrity violations, alongside family corruption.

Caixin and the communique from the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee held last week confirmed the party expulsions for Ma and others. All specific allegations stem from official state media notices.