BEIJING, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- A total of 39 cases of gang-related corruption and "protective umbrellas" that shelter gangs have been concluded in China, according to the national office against organized crime.

The cases involved 128 billion yuan (about 18.75 billion U.S. dollars), with 3,869 suspects arrested, the office said.

The 39 cases are among the 111 major organized crime cases listed by the office, with the rest still under investigation, litigation, or trial, the office said.

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