Ex-Interpol chief admits to bribery in China

Former Interpol president, Meng Hongwei, stood trial for corruption in Tianjin, China on June 20. He pleaded guilty to accepting US$2 million in bribes. In 2016, Meng was the first elected Interpol president from China. He served as the vice-minister of public security at the same time. He disappeared into police custody after returning to China from France in September 2018. The court will convict and sentence Meng at a later date.