The Communist Party’s Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) started its “Skynet 2017” operations on March 7. “Skynet” is a campaign to bring corrupt officials who hide overseas back to China. CCDI carries out this operation every year.
The CCDI website explained that this year’s operation focuses on three things: money, ID, and people.
“The majority of criminal suspects tried to transfer money overseas before they left China. The campaign targets off-shore companies and underground banks to block the channels used for getting stolen money out of China.
“’Skynet 2017’ closely watches people’s IDs. As part of its routine work, it includes oversight of illegally obtained passports and IDs and the government officials’ private passports.
“It closely monitors people. It will strengthen the monitoring of key corruption suspects and people who can provide valuable tips so that a slight leak of information will prevent the suspect from escaping.”
Sources:
1. CCDI Website, March 8, 2017
http://www.ccdi.gov.cn/yw/201703/t20170308_95390.html
2. CCDI Website, March 8, 2017
http://www.ccdi.gov.cn/yw/201703/t20170309_95465.html