The defendant Xigui X. charged felony counts of covering up or concealing crime-related income (first instance)

Country
Territorial subdivision
Type of court
Seat of court
Pucheng
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2019
Abstract

From April to June 2018, Xigui X. illegally purchased wild heron birds at a price ranging from 40 yuan to 60 yuan from Sun (sentenced) and others, and the birds were used to process into dishes for himself and his friends. Xigui X. paid 4,471 yuan for the purchase of wild birds (dead bodies) to Sun through Wechat transfer. Xigui X. surrendered himself to Forest Branch of Pucheng County Public Security Bureau on August 1, 2018, and truthfully confessed the facts of above crime. The bureau seized 5,812 yuan of illicit money that Qiuhe P. withdrew. Xigui X. confessed to having covered up or concealed crime-related income.

Language of document
Chinese
Reference number
(2019) Min 0722, No.75 first instance
Charges
Xigui X. charged with covering up or concealing crime-related income.
Species
Money value
Although not stated, the financial resources of this criminal group is around 5,000 RMB.
Transnational
No
Decision
The court found the defendant Xigui X. guilty of covering up or concealing crime-related income according to criminal law Art. 312 I.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Xigui X. was fined RMB 10,000. 5,812 yuan of illicit money Jingchao W. withdrew was confiscated, and the Pucheng County Public Security Bureau turned it over to the State Treasury.
Legislation cited
Directory of the People's Republic of China on Special State Protection of Wildlife