Top village leader is probed on suspicion of graft

The public security bureau in Lufeng, Guangdong province, is urging residents of Wukan village to actively cooperate with a government investigation into suspected corruption involving village head Lin Zulian.

Lin, 72, is suspected of taking bribes and misusing power for personal gain, the bureau said in a statement published on Saturday.

Lin was held by police for further investigation. The intermediate people's procuratorate of Lufeng, under the administration of Shanwei, formally launched the investigation on Friday.