Three senior officials who have been investigated were found to be living extravagant lifestyles before they were placed under a corruption probe, the top anti-graft watchdog said on Monday.

Wan Qingliang, former Party chief of Guangzhou, was found to have visited private clubs many times, even after anti-graft authorities banned such activities, said Fang Wenbi, an official at the Communist Party of China Central Commission for Discipline Inspection. Fang disclosed the information during an online interview.

Anti-graft officers found that several days before Wan was investigated, he visited a private club where a lavish banquet was held, Fang said.