The first trial of Cheng Sanchang's corruption case in my country's "criminal trial in absentia" opens
Xinhua News Agency, Zhengzhou, December 9, 2021. On December 9, 2021, the Intermediate People’s Court of Zhengzhou City, Henan Province held a public hearing in absentia to hear the "hundred red pass" personnel. Sanchang corruption case.
The People’s Procuratorate of Zhengzhou City accused: From December 7, 2000 to December 15, 2000, defendant Cheng Sanchang took advantage of his position as chairman of Yugang (Group) Co., Ltd. to set up a branch in New Zealand and instigated three times. The financial officer transferred the public funds to the checking account under his name and his personal account opened in New Zealand, illegally possessing the public funds in Hong Kong dollars, New Zealand dollars, and U.S. dollars, totaling more than RMB 3.0888,000.
Cheng Sanchang fled abroad on February 7, 2001.
On February 8, 2002, Interpol issued a red notice to it.
The People's Procuratorate of Zhengzhou City requested the application of trial procedures in absentia to pursue criminal responsibility for corruption.
After Zhengzhou Intermediate People's Court served the defendant Cheng Sanchang a copy of the subpoena and indictment in accordance with the law, Cheng Sanchang failed to attend the case as required.
Cheng Sanchang's close relatives represented the defender entrusted to participate in the lawsuit in court.
During the trial, both the prosecution and the defense presented relevant evidence and cross-examination. They fully expressed their opinions under the auspices of the court. Cheng Sanchang's close relatives entrusted the defender to read the final opinions on his behalf.
This is the first embezzlement case of a fugitive defendant to be tried in my country using the criminal default trial procedure.
Fifty people from NPC deputies, CPPCC members, journalists and people from all walks of life attended the trial.
At the end of the trial, the court announced an adjournment and an optional sentence.