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Chinese ex-Interpol president Meng Hongwei expelled from Communist Party
- Former Central Committee member stripped of all titles, party watchdog says
- Official also accused of encouraging his wife to use his status to further her own interests
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The former Chinese president of Interpol, Meng Hongwei, has been expelled from the Communist Party of China and stripped of all his positions for serious violation of the law and discipline, the party watchdog said on Wednesday.
The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) said the Central Committee of the Communist Party had also approved an investigation into Meng, 65, who was a member of the committee and vice-minister for public security.
The CCDI accused Meng of abusing his position and power for personal gain, squandering state funds to finance his family’s extravagant lifestyle, and disregarding the principles of being a party member.
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In a rare gesture, the statement also accused Meng of encouraging his wife to use his status to further her own interests.
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Any assets acquired as a result of Meng’s alleged illegal activities would be handed over to prosecutors in accordance with the law, the watchdog said.
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