Peng Guofu

Peng Guofu (; born January 1963) is a former Chinese university administrator and politician who spent his entire career in his home-province Hunan. As of January 2024 he was under investigation by China's top anti-corruption agency. Previously he served as vice chairperson of Hunan Provincial People's Congress and before that, vice chairman of the Hunan Provincial Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. In 1980, he entered Xiangtan University, where he majored in philosophy.

Downfall On 10 January 2024, Peng has been placed under investigation for "serious violations of laws and regulations" by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI), the party's internal disciplinary body, and the National Supervisory Commission, the highest anti-corruption agency of China. His subordinate Yao Shumin , head of the United Front Work Department of the CCP Huaihua Municipal and member of the CCP Huaihua Municipal Committee, was targeted after 20 days. On July 8, he was expelled from the CCP and dismissed from public office.

On 21 February 2025, Peng stood trial at the 1st Intermediate People's Court of Hainan on charges of taking bribes. Prosecutors accused him of taking advantage of his different positions in Hunan between 2004 and 2023 to seek profits for various companies and individuals in project contracting, enterprise management, job promotion. He was deprived of his political rights for life, and all his personal assets were confiscated.