Guo Zhenxi, an executive of China Central Television (CCTV), has been "taken away" by prosecutors, reported Caixin.com, Caixin magazine's website, on Sunday.

Having been working for the national broadcaster for 22 years, Guo serves as director-general of CCTV finance and economics channel and advertising director concurrently.

Caixin.com said its reporter has confirmed the news from various sources, without identifying them.