China’s deputy public security minister faces corruption probe for ‘serious violations of discipline and the law’
- Deputy public security minister Sun Lijun is under investigation for suspected ‘violations of discipline and the law’, according to the anti-graft watchdog
- Investigation follows jailing of former Interpol chief Meng Hongwei in January this year
The Chinese deputy public security minister whose responsibilities include Hong Kong affairs has been placed under investigation by China’s main anti-corruption body.
Sunday’s announcement that Sun Lijun was under investigation for “serious violations of discipline and the law”, an indication of corruption, is the latest shake-up inside the country’s security apparatus.
The brief statement about Sun published by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection did not provide any details about his alleged wrongdoing.
China’s Ministry of Public Security published a statement late on Sunday, saying the ministry supported the investigation, which it said was “timely and correct” and fully showcased President Xi Jinping’s efforts to root out corruption.