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

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

From April to July 2018, Dongqin C. illegally purchased wild herons (dead bodies) from Sun (separate case) for prices ranging from 35 yuan to 45 yuan, and the birds were used for consumption by herself and her friends. Dongqin C. paid a total of 19,562 yuan for the purchase of wild birds to Sun twenty-three times. Dongqin C. surrendered herself to Pucheng County Public Security Bureau Forest Branch on July 30, 2018, and truthfully confessed the facts of above crime. The bureau seized 20,000 yuan of illicit money that Dongqin C. withdrew. Dongqin C. confessed to having covered up or concealed crime-related income.

Language of document
Chinese
Reference number
(2019) Min 0722, No.54 first instance
Charges
Dongqin C. charged with covering up or concealing crime-related income.
Money value
Although not stated, the financial resources of this criminal group is around 20,000 RMB.
Transnational
No
Decision
The court found the defendant Dongqin C. guilty of covering up or concealing crime-related income according to criminal law Art. 312 I.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Dongqin C. was fined RMB 8,000. 20,000 yuan of illicit money Dongqin C. 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