Former Chongqing party chief indicted for bribery , corruption and abuse of power . 64 year old Bo Xilai was the head of China's most powerful political party, but he is now in prison on charges that include bribery, embezzlement and abusing power. Last year his wife was jailed for the murder of a British businessman . Sacked as party chief in the sprawling metropolis of Chongqing in March last year for `` serious disciplinary violations , '' the former member of the party 's powerful 25-member Politburo has now been indicted for bribery , corruption and abuse of power , the state-run Xinhua news agency reported Thursday . Bo 's deputy , Wang Lijun , admitted helping cover up for his wife before trying to defect .
Former Chongqing party chief indicted for bribery , corruption and abuse of power . 64 year old Bo Xilai was the head of China's most powerful political party, but he is now in prison on charges that include bribery, embezzlement and abusing power. Last year his wife was jailed for the murder of a British businessman . Bo 's deputy , Wang Lijun , admitted helping cover up for his wife before trying to defect .