In Chapter 9 of Wild Swans we read more how a Communist Party official must be seen to behave in power.
Can anyone in power ever be totally 'fair'? Should it even be expected? Is it desirable? How do you think you would you behave with your family, friends, neighbours and community if you rose to a position of power?
From Mao's position, it was useful to have a campaign to 'stamp out corruption' because it both gave him the 'moral high ground' and provided an opportunity to introduce stringent measures to scrutinise people close at hand. This allowed him to continue to centralise power.
Information about the 3-anti and 5-anti campaigns here.
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