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.
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Meng Hongwei
孟宏伟 |
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In office
10 November 2016 – 7 October 2018 |
| Secretary-general | Jürgen Stock |
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| Preceded by | Mireille Ballestrazzi |
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| Succeeded by | Kim Jong-yang (acting) |
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In office
10 April 2004 – 7 October 2018 |
| Minister | Zhou Yongkang
Meng Jianzhu
Guo Shengkun
Zhao Kezhi |
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| Premier | Wen Jiabao
Li Keqiang |
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In office
18 March 2013 – 8 December 2017 |
| Premier | Li Keqiang |
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| Director | Liu Cigui
Wang Hong |
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In office
18 March 2013 – 8 December 2017 |
| Premier | Li Keqiang |
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| Preceded by | Position created |
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| Succeeded by | Vacant |
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| Born | November 1953 (age 72)
Harbin, Heilongjiang, China |
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| Nationality | Chinese |
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| Political party | Communist Party of China (until April 2018) |
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| Spouse(s) | Grace Meng |
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| Children | 2 |
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| Residence | Beijing
Lyon |
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| Alma mater | Peking University and
Central South University |
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| Occupation | Politician, Police officer |
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| Profession | Law |
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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.
