Meng Hongwei
Chinese politician
Meng Hongwei (simplified Chinese: 孟宏伟; traditional Chinese: 孟宏偉; pinyin: Mèng Hóngweǐ; born November 1953) is a Chinese former politician. He was the President of Interpol from 2016 to 2018.
Meng Hongwei 孟宏伟 | |
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| President of Interpol | |
| In office 10 November 2016 – 7 October 2018 | |
| Secretary-general | Jürgen Stock |
| Preceded by | Mireille Ballestrazzi |
| Succeeded by | Kim Jong-yang (acting) |
| Vice-Minister of Public Security of China | |
| In office 10 April 2004 – 7 October 2018 | |
| Minister | Zhou Yongkang Meng Jianzhu Guo Shengkun Zhao Kezhi |
| Premier | Wen Jiabao Li Keqiang |
| Deputy Director of the State Oceanic Administration of China | |
| In office 18 March 2013 – 8 December 2017 | |
| Premier | Li Keqiang |
| Director | Liu Cigui Wang Hong |
| Director of the China Coast Guard | |
| In office 18 March 2013 – 8 December 2017 | |
| Premier | Li Keqiang |
| Preceded by | Position created |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 1953 (age 70–71) Harbin, Heilongjiang, China |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Political party | Communist Party of China (until April 2018) |
| Spouse(s) | Grace Meng |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Beijing Lyon |
| Alma mater | Peking University and Central South University |
| Occupation | Politician, Police officer |
| Profession | Law |
Interpol received Meng's letter of resignation after he was arrested by Chinese authorities in October 2018.[1] He is accused of taking bribes. He was Vice-Minister of Public Security in China from 2004 until his arrest.
References
change- ↑ "China accuses ex-Interpol chief Meng of bribery and corruption". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
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