How many years was Ma sentenced to prison?
Twelve years. Ma was sentenced to 12 years' imprisonment and confiscation of property of RMB 200,000 (the sentence shall be counted from the date of execution of the judgment, and if he was detained before the judgment, one day of detention shall be counted as one day of the sentence. That is, from April 20 12 to April 2024, 14 years. Confiscated property shall be paid in one lump sum on the effective date of the judgment).