# Corruption indictment of Ma Xingrui

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> Updated: 2026-11-05T04:05:05.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Ma Xingrui, a former member of the Communist Party of China Politburo and former Party Secretary of Xinjiang, has been indicted on charges of accepting massive bribes. Following an investigation by the National Commission of Supervision, the Supreme People's Procuratorate ordered his arrest, and the case was transferred to the Yichang City People's Procuratorate for prosecution.

Prosecutors allege that Ma utilized his high-level positions, including former roles as General Manager of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, Governor of Guangdong Province, Party Secretary of Shenzhen, and Director of the China National Space Administration, to seek benefits for others in exchange for illegal payments. The indictment reportedly spans a 25-year period, beginning in 1999.

Official reports state that Ma violated political discipline and rules, and he was accused of facilitating family corruption by allowing relatives to use his influence for illicit gains. In July 2026, Ma was expelled from the Communist Party and removed from public office for serious violations of discipline and law, including allegations of engaging in improper transactions involving power and money.

## Claims

- The Supreme People's Procuratorate ordered the arrest of Ma Xingrui for bribery. (reported by 4 sources)
- The Yichang People's Procuratorate in Hubei Province was designated to review and prosecute the case. (reported by 4 sources)
- Ma Xingrui is accused of using his official positions to seek benefits for others and accepting massive amounts of property. (reported by 4 sources)
- Ma Xingrui previously served as the Party Secretary of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. (reported by 3 sources)
- Ma Xingrui previously served as the Governor of Guangdong Province. (reported by 3 sources)
- The alleged bribery period spans approximately 25 years, starting from his time at the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. (reported by 2 sources)
- Ma Xingrui was expelled from the Communist Party and removed from public office in July 2026. (reported by 2 sources)
- Ma Xingrui was a member of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. (reported by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-11-05: Ma Xingrui, former Politburo member, prosecuted for bribery

Former Chinese Politburo member Ma Xingrui has been prosecuted for bribery, with allegations spanning 25 years of his career.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ma-xingrui-former-politburo-member-indicted-for-bribery

### 2026-11-03: Former Politburo Member Ma Xingrui Indicted for Alleged Massive Bribery

Former Politburo member Ma Xingrui faces indictment for allegedly accepting massive bribes during his tenure in aerospace and provincial leadership roles.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/former-politburo-member-ma-xingrui-indicted-for-alleged-massive-bribery

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