Meng Hongwei

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
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. He is accused of taking bribes. He was Vice-Minister of Public Security in China from 2004 until his arrest.