The public is being urged to report "gift recycling" stores, which function as money-laundering channels for corrupt officials, to an anti-graft hotline, reports Guangzhou Daily.

Such stores procure cigarettes, pricey alcoholic beverages and other expensive products at deep discounts, targeting officials who cannot possibly consume the many such gifts they receive in their official positions.

"Gift recycling" is illegal and stores offering the service should face harsh punishment, according to a recent proposal submitted by municipal congress deputies.

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