Probe of village official deepens

The investigation of Lin Zulian, former top official of Wukan village in Shanwei, is continuing after Lin admitted to have taken commissions for the construction of a rubber running track at his village school.

Lin, 72, was detained on June 17 for allegedly using his power for personal gain and accepting large sums of bribes when he was in office.

After Lin was detained, he admitted to having taken bribes in land sales and construction projects, including commissions valued at 80,000 yuan ($12,300) in the construction of a rubber running track at his village school.