(CFP)

Ji Jianye, former mayor of Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province, was sacked, the latest move in a nationwide crackdown on corruption, on October 19. Ji stood down two days after it was announced he was being investigated for serious breaches of the law.

He was removed from his post for suspected disciplinary violations, and is under investigation for corruption. Reports say that his case may involve more than 20 million yuan ($3.28 million). Ji initiated a massive facelift campaign for Nanjing in 2009, bringing forth a torrent of complaints from residents over expensive bills and inconveniences to travel.