He then joined the China Banking Regulatory Commission as a discipline official and a member of the party committee.
[6][7] Allegedly involved in the corruption cases of Wang Sanyun and Ye Jianming, he was expelled from the Communist Party on 11 January 2020.
On 30 July, he stood trial at the Chengde Intermediate People's Court on charges of taking bribes.
[10][11][12] The public prosecutors accused him of taking advantage of his various positions, including chairman of the Bank of Communications, or convenient conditions brought by his power and status, to seek benefits for companies or institutes and individuals in obtaining and increasing bank credit line, establishing auto financing companies and job promotions between 2009 and 2019.
[10][11][12] On 7 January 2021, China Central Television reported that Hu had been convicted and given a life sentence for corruption by the Chengde Intermediate People's Court.