China: Over 4,000 Bodies Sold in Multi-Million Dollar Corpse Scheme | Firstpost America
Summary
TLDRA scandal in China has exposed the illegal sale of over 4,000 corpses meant for cremation to biomaterial companies, generating $53 million in revenue over eight years. Involving funeral homes, doctors, and state-owned enterprises, the scheme saw corpses turned into bone grafting materials, violating ethical guidelines and exploiting grieving families. The case came to light in 2023 after an audit of a hospital faculty member's earnings, leading to the seizure of biomaterial products and assets linked to the trade.
Takeaways
- π A scandal in China has been exposed involving the illegal trafficking of over 4,000 human corpses meant for cremation.
- π₯ The bodies were sold to two major biomaterial companies, Shanxi Ostad Biomaterial and Sichuan Henu Technology, which are linked to the state.
- π° The illegal trade generated nearly $53 million in revenue over eight years, from 2015 to 2023.
- π§ββοΈ The scheme implicated funeral home managers, doctors, and company shareholders across at least seven provinces.
- π¦ The corpses were processed into bone grafting materials, used in medical procedures.
- ποΈ Funeral homes in Yunan, Giju, Sichuan, and the Chongqing municipality were involved in the illegal trade, charging for cremation services but selling the bodies instead.
- πΌ Unclaimed bodies were selected for the illegal trade, and in some cases, bodies were purchased from funeral homes by a staff member at Guan Medical University.
- π Shanxi Ostad staff fabricated documentation to bypass regulatory oversight and cover their tracks.
- π¨ The scandal was uncovered in September 2023 by China's National Audit Office during an investigation into irregular earnings of a faculty member.
- π Authorities seized over 34,000 biomaterial products, 18 tons of semi-finished goods, nearly 16 properties, and at least 29 vehicles related to the illegal trade.
- π¨ββοΈ All 75 suspects have admitted to their roles, and a lawyer who exposed the nationwide trade has been removed from his position at a Beijing law firm.
Q & A
What is the scandal mentioned in the script about?
-The scandal involves the illegal trade of over 4,000 human corpses that were supposed to be cremated but were instead sold to biomaterial companies, generating millions in revenue.
How many years did this scheme reportedly span?
-The scheme is reported to have spanned over eight years, from 2015 to 2023.
Which two major biomaterial companies were implicated in the scandal?
-Shansi Ostad Biomaterial and Sichuan Henu Technology were the two companies involved in the illegal trade of human corpses.
What was the revenue generated from the illegal sale of these corpses?
-The illegal trade generated nearly $53 million in revenue.
What role did funeral homes play in this scheme?
-Funeral homes charged families for cremation services but instead sold the corpses to hospitals for dissection and storage, and then to the biomaterial companies.
Which provinces were involved in this scheme?
-The scheme spanned at least seven provinces in China, including Sichuan, Yunan, Giju, and the Chongqing municipality.
How were the corpses obtained by the companies?
-The corpses were collected from funeral homes, and in some cases, unclaimed bodies were chosen for the illegal trade.
What was the role of the staff member at the anatomy department of Guan Medical University?
-The staff member purchased at least 450 corpses from three funeral homes, paying around $125 per body, which were then sold to Shansi Ostad for up to $400 each.
What actions did Shansi Ostad staff take to cover their illegal activities?
-Shansi Ostad staff mishandled the corpses and fabricated necessary documentation to bypass strict regulatory oversight governing the use of cadaveric tissue for medical purposes.
How did the scandal come to light?
-The scandal was uncovered in September 2023 when China's National Audit Office began investigating the irregular earnings of a faculty member at a teaching hospital, leading to the discovery of the broader scheme.
What actions have been taken by the authorities in response to the scandal?
-Authorities seized over 34,000 biomaterial products, at least 18 tons of semi-finished goods, nearly 16 properties, and at least 29 vehicles linked to the illegal trade. All 75 suspects involved have admitted to their roles.
What was the consequence for the lawyer who blew the whistle on the trade?
-The lawyer who exposed the nationwide trade in stolen and dismembered corpses has been removed from his position as director of a Beijing law firm.
Outlines
π Uncovered: China's Illegal Corpse Trade Scandal
A shocking scandal has been exposed in China involving the illegal trafficking of over 4,000 human corpses meant for cremation. Instead, these bodies were sold to two major biomaterial companies with state ties, Shanxi Ostad Biomaterial and Sichuan Henu Technology, generating nearly $53 million in revenue from 2015 to 2023. The corpses were dissected and transformed into bone grafting materials. The scheme implicated funeral homes, doctors, and a state-owned enterprise across seven provinces, with unclaimed bodies and those paid for cremation services being secretly sold for dissection and storage. The anatomy department of Guan Medical University and a transplant surgeon at Ching Da University were involved in purchasing and selling these bodies. The companies also fabricated documentation to evade regulatory oversight. The scandal was revealed in 2023 by China's national audit office during an investigation into irregular earnings of a faculty member, leading to the seizure of over 34,000 biomaterials products, 18 tons of semi-finished goods, and numerous properties and vehicles. All 75 suspects have admitted to their roles, and a lawyer who exposed the trade has been removed from his position.
π³ India's Commitment to Environmental Sustainability
The script shifts focus to India, highlighting a project aimed at environmental sustainability and the planting of trees as a symbol of humanity's commitment to the Earth. The 'One Tree for Humanity' initiative is presented as a news8 network project, emphasizing the importance of diverse perspectives on pressing issues. The summary also mentions the T20 World Cup and a greeting from South Africa, indicating a broad range of topics covered by the news network. The segment concludes with a statement of gratitude to the audience for making First Post a strong community of 5 million, promising to continue delivering unfiltered and unbiased news.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘Scandal
π‘Illegal Trade
π‘Biomaterial Companies
π‘Cremation
π‘Bone Grafting
π‘Revenue
π‘Dissection
π‘State-Owned Enterprise
π‘Anatomy Department
π‘Documentation
π‘Ethical Guidelines
π‘Whistleblower
Highlights
A scandal in China involving the illegal trade of human corpses has been exposed.
Over 4,000 bodies meant for cremation were secretly sold to biomaterial companies.
The companies, Shanxi Ostad Biomaterial and Sichuan Henu Technology, are linked to the state.
The corpses were used for bone grafting materials, generating millions in revenue over eight years.
The scheme involved funeral homes, doctors, and a state-owned enterprise.
The scandal spanned at least seven provinces and implicated dozens of suspects.
Funeral homes charged for cremation services but sold corpses instead.
Unclaimed bodies were selected for the illegal trade in some cases.
A staff member at Guan Medical University purchased 450 bodies for the trade.
Shanxi Ostad paid around $125 per body and sold them for up to $400 each.
A transplant surgeon processed and sold at least 10 bodies to Shanxi Ostad.
Shanxi Ostad staff fabricated documentation to bypass regulatory oversight.
The scandal was revealed in 2023 by China's National Audit Office investigating irregular earnings.
Authorities seized over 34,000 biomaterial products and significant assets related to the trade.
All 75 suspects involved admitted to their roles in the scheme.
A lawyer who exposed the trade was removed from his position at a Beijing law firm.
The scandal highlights ethical issues and exploitation in China's medical industry.
The use of cadaveric tissue in medical procedures is typically governed by strict ethical guidelines and donor consent.
Transcripts
and now in China a shocking Scandal
involving the illegal trait of human
corpses has been uncovered instead of
being cremated over 4,000 bodies were
secretly sold to two major biomaterial
companies which are tied to the state
the corpses were then dissected and
turned into bone grafting materials
generating millions of dollars in
Revenue over a span of eight years the
scheme involving funeral homes doctors
and a state-owned Enterprise has exposed
a dark side of China's medical industry
here's our report with
more in northern China prosecutors have
uncovered a disturbing decade long
scheme involving the illegal sale of
corpses meant for cremation this scheme
spanning at least seven provinces has
implicated dozens of suspects including
Funeral Home managers doctors and
Company
shareholders at the center of this
shocking case are two companies shansi
ostad biomaterial and Sichuan henu
technology from 2015 to 2023 these
companies illegally obtained more than
4,000 corpses generating nearly $53
million in
Revenue the Cabas were collected from
funeral homes across various localities
and were then dissected stored and
eventually processed into biomaterial
devices used in bone grafting procedures
the scheme was not limited to just the
companies funeral homes in the
southwestern provinces of unan giju and
Sichuan as well as in the Chongqing
municipality played a crucial
role these funeral homes charged
families for cremation services but
instead sold the corpses to hospitals
for dissection and storage in some cases
unclaimed bodies were chosen for the
illegal trade
a staff member at the anatomy Department
of Guan Medical University purchased at
least 450 corpses from three of these
funeral homes paying around
$125 per body the bodies were then sold
to shansi ostad for up to $400
each in another instance a transplant
surgeon at the affiliated hospital of
Ching da University processed and sold
at least 10 bodies to the company
earning between $1,400 and $3,000 per
Corps shansi ostad staff not only
mishandled the cavers but also
fabricated the necessary documentation
to cover their tracks this allowed them
to bypass strict regulatory oversight
that typically governs the use of
cadaveric tissue for medical
purposes the Scandal came to light in
September 20123 when China's national
audit office began investigating The
Irregular earnings of the good in
teaching Hospital's faculty
member this probe led to the discovery
of the broader scheme prompting
authorities to seize over 34,000
biomaterial products at least 18 tons of
semi-finished goods nearly 16 properties
and at least 29 Vehicles linked to the
illegal
trade as of last week Chinese
prosecutors confirmed that all 75
suspects involved in the scheme have
admitted to their roles and a lawyer who
blew the whistle on a nationwide trade
in stolen and dismembered corpses has
been removed from his position as
director of a Beijing Law
Firm the exposure of this decade long
scheme highlights a troubling aspect of
China's medical industry while the use
of cadaveric tissue in medical
procedures is common it's typically
governed by strict ethical guidelines
and donor
consent the illegal trade of bodies in
this case not only violated these
principles but also exploited grieving
families and unclaimed deceased
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