From China, CEOAFRICA.com gathered that a major in the city of Nanjing is currently under investigation for severe violations of discipline and law.

It was revealed by sources that Ji Jianye allegedly awarded lucrative development contract worth $3.2 million to friends.

This follows series of clampdown on corrupt personnel embarked upon by the President Xi Jinping with several low-level officials and a handful of more senior leaders convicted in the process.

Investigations against government officials are conducted internally and usually last several months. In almost every case, they end with the accused being found guilty.

Last month, ex-Politburo member Bo Xilai was convicted of bribery, embezzlement and abuse of power in a scandal that also saw his wife convicted of murdering a British businessman.