Cleaner house means swatting 'flies'

Lower level corrupt officials support and help each other for common security forming alliances that stain governance

Recent reports that Ma Chaoqun, a branch manager for the tap water monopoly in Qinhuangdao, Hebei province, was found to be hoarding in his home 120 million yuan ($19.6 million) in banknotes, 37 kilograms of gold, plus certificates showing ownership of 68 properties, sent shockwaves nationwide.

An investigation found he was long known for demanding bribes from people, and would threaten to cut off their water supply if they refused to pay.