Authorities say whistleblower medical student Luo Shuaiyu died by suicide, rejecting allegations by his family that he was targeted for exposing irregularities in organ transplant procedures at a top hospital.
A joint investigation released on Friday by the Hunan health commission, Central South University, and the Changsha police concluded that Luo, a 28-year-old graduate student at Xiangya Second Hospital, jumped to his death on May 8, 2024.
Officials said there was no evidence of foul play or retaliation connected to his academic or clinical work, including his involvement in gathering transplant data later cited in whistleblowing claims.
An autopsy confirmed fatal injuries from a high fall, and toxicology tests found no signs of sedation or poisoning. Police said there was no evidence of third-party involvement. Surveillance footage showed him entering the building alone two days earlier and never leaving.
The body showed extensive trauma consistent with a high fall, and Luo's personal belongings showed no signs of struggle or intrusion.
The case drew national scrutiny after Luo's family alleged that he may have been silenced for exposing irregularities in kidney transplant operations.
Months before his death, Luo had reported concerns to health authorities, including suspected violations linked to Liu Xiangfeng, a senior surgeon later convicted and sentenced to 17 years in jail for causing injury to six patients through illegal procedures. His family later claimed he...
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