Red Notice fugitive surrenders after 28 years

Liang Jinwen, a former businessman who had been listed among China's 100 most-wanted Red Notice fugitives, has voluntarily returned to China and surrendered after evading authorities for 28 years, announced China's top anti-corruption body on Tuesday.

According to the National Commission of Supervision, Liang, 71, held the position of general manager at an automotive brake industry company in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, and is under suspicion of embezzlement. He absconded overseas in November 1996, with his specific location undisclosed, leading Interpol to issue a red notice against him in December 1997.

His repatriation marked the 64th case since the inception of "Sky Net" in 2015 — an initiative dedicated to capturing fugitives, recovering illicit proceeds, and combating transnational corruption, illustrating China's resolute commitment to pursuing justice.

The return of Liang underscored China's resolute stance against fugitives and emphasizes that seeking refuge abroad offers no escape from accountability, emphasized the commission.

In a related development, Zhou Jinghua, a former businesswoman also listed among the 100 most-wanted fugitives, was recently extradited to China from Thailand, the commission said on Thursday. She becomes the 63rd individual on the list to be repatriated, completing the return of all fugitives who had sought shelter in other Asian nations.