A Chinese businessman suspected of serious duty-related crimes has been repatriated to China just one month after fleeing the country, the nation's top anti-corruption watchdog said on Monday.

Liu Liang, 47, general manager of a state-owned new energy company under Sichuan Provincial Investment Group Co, left China in April amid allegations of significant occupational misconduct. That same month, the supervisory department in Ziyang, Sichuan, launched an investigation into his activities, according to a statement from the National Commission of Supervision.

The successful capture and return of Liu were made possible through the efforts of the Central Anti-Corruption Coordination Group's office for fugitive repatriation and asset recovery, in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Security and proactive international law enforcement agencies, the commission noted.

An official from the office emphasized that Liu's repatriation is part of the "Sky Net 2026" initiative, which began in early April with the aim of tracking down fugitives, recovering illegal assets, and tackling cross-border corruption. Since its inception in 2015, this annual campaign has been instrumental in these efforts.

Reaffirming the commitment to strengthening anti-corruption law enforcement and judicial cooperation, the official vowed to continue the relentless pursuit of fugitives and the recovery of illicit assets. The focus remains on bringing key offenders to justice and eliminating any potential routes for escape or false hopes they might hold.