Liu Jinbao graduated in 1976 from the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing.
[3][4] Liu Jinbao was abruptly transferred back to Beijing to become vice-chairman of Bank of China in May 2003.
Investigations subsequently found Liu to have "committed economic crimes" in connection with his previous appointment as the head of the Shanghai branch of the Bank of China.
[3] Liu, along with three other senior managers, were also alleged to have made "unauthorised distribution for personal purposes" of funds belong to the Bank of China before BOCHK was established.
[1][7][8] In November 2006, he admitted to spending close to £300,000 on plastic surgery for his mistress, to make her look like his high school sweetheart.