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China Targets Corruption: Intermediaries Face Harsh Penalties

4/11/2026

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The Supreme People's Court and the Supreme People's Procuratorate issued a judicial interpretation applying criminal law to all parties in corruption, including intermediaries, to deter bribery and aid prosecutors.
The guidelines target corruption involving middlemen and clarify liability across the bribery chain.
Intermediaries can face charges if they facilitate bribes exceeding 100,000 yuan to individuals or 500,000 yuan to organizations.
Penalties include up to three years in prison and fines.

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The Supreme People's Court and the Supreme People's Procuratorate issued a judicial interpretation applying criminal law to all parties in corruption, including intermediaries, to deter bribery and aid prosecutors.
The guidelines target corruption involving middlemen and clarify liability across the bribery chain.
Intermediaries can face charges if they facilitate bribes exceeding 100,000 yuan to individuals or 500,000 yuan to organizations.
Penalties include up to three years in prison and fines.