Chinese Authorities Jail Notorious Gangster

Chines authorities in the city of Chongquing have jailed a notorious gangster for 18 years Xie Caiping was a kingpin in the underworld of gambling, loan sharking and violence in that city.  Ms. Xie was unusual in that she was reputed to keep a stable of young men for her sexual pleasure.

Authorities in Chongquing are making an attempt to root out the corruption that has worked its way into the top echelons of law enforcement in that city.

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Her husband’s brother, Wen Qiang, was the top police officer in Chongqing for 16 years before taking over the city’s judiciary. He is the highest-ranking official ensnared in the crackdown that has led to more than 1,500 arrests. Wen is accused of protecting an intricate web of businessman, officials and mobsters.[/q]

The 18 year sentence of Xie Caiping was not the most severe.  Six gangsters were given a death sentence by the Chinese courts.