An investigation into the corruption allegations against the Chinese defense minister has begun

An investigation into the corruption allegations against the Chinese defense minister has begun.

World Web Desk.

Chinese authorities have launched an investigation against Chinese Defense Minister Li Shengfu on corruption charges.

According to the British news agency, 10 people familiar with the matter have confirmed that an investigation has been started against the Chinese defense minister, who has been absent from the public scene for the past two weeks, on corruption charges.

According to the news agency, Defense Minister Li Shengfu has been accused of corruption in the purchase of military equipment, while in addition to him, 8 high-ranking officers of the Chinese army have also been investigated under Li Sheng from 2017 to 2022. were working.

Li Sheng and eight other senior military officials are being investigated by the military's most powerful disciplinary commission.

According to the British news agency, a female spokesperson of the Chinese Ministry of Interior has expressed ignorance about the matter, while the Ministry of Defense and the State Council are also reluctant to comment on the matter.

It should be remembered that Li Shengfu was appointed as the Minister of Defense in March last year.