He was investigated by Chinese Communist Party's Central Commission for Discipline Inspection in November 2021.
[1] In April 2021, he was transferred to Changde and rose to become party secretary, a position he held for only seven months.
[1][2] On 18 November 2021, he has been placed under investigation for "serious violations of discipline and laws" 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.
[5] On 23 March 2023, he received a sentence of 16 years and 6 months in prison and fine of 3.5 million yuan for taking bribes by the Zhuzhou Intermediate People's Court.
[1] His younger sister Yang Wenli (杨文利), former director of Human Resources Department of Changsha Radio and Television Station, was put under investigation the next day.