CHONGQING: Convicted mob boss Li Yi was sentenced to 20 years in jail yesterday, the latest ringleader to fall amid a massive crackdown on gangs in Chongqing.

Li, 35, was caught in the dragnet sweeping organized crime off the streets.

The native of Kaixian county of Chongqing is called the "tyrant of Kaixian county" by many. Through his gang, Li controlled a lion's share in local passenger transport market and farm products trade market.