Official vows scandal probe

Watchdog to thoroughly investigate sex-tape allegation in Chongqing

The disciplinary watchdog in Chongqing has promised a thorough investigation into the sex-tape scandal that led to the dismissal of 11 local officials after the whistle-blower in the case said more, still-unnamed officials are involved in the case.

"We've made it clear from the start of the scandal that every official involved will be investigated and punished if found guilty of discipline or law violations," an official from the Party Discipline Inspection Commission in the municipality was quoted by Xinhua News Agency as saying on Thursday.