GUIYANG -- Lei Sheng, former deputy general manager of Kweichow Moutai Liquor Sales Co Ltd, a subsidiary of Chinese liquor giant Kweichow Moutai, was prosecuted on the charge of taking bribes, according to the Guizhou provincial people's procuratorate Friday.

The prosecution was filed by the People's Procuratorate of Luodian County. The procuratorial organ informed the defendant of his litigation rights during the review and prosecution stage, verified relevant evidence and listened to the opinions of the defender.

The indictment accused Lei of taking advantage of his post to seek benefits for others, illegally accepting a huge amount of cash and valuables from others.