Ex-military leader to be prosecuted on corruption charge

Guo Boxiong, a former senior military leader, will be charged with corruption, China announced on Tuesday while pressing ahead with its anti-graft campaign.

Investigations by military prosecutors found that Guo, who was vice-chairman of the powerful Central Military Commission before retiring in 2012, collected bribes for arranging promotions for others, Xinhua News Agency said.

Guo's case is being handed over for prosecution now that the investigation is completed, Xinhua said.