Ex-security official is expelled from Party

Meng Hongwei, a former vice-minister of public security, has been expelled from the Communist Party of China and removed from public office for serious disciplinary violations, China's anti-graft watchdogs announced on Wednesday.

Meng failed to report personal matters as required by Party regulations and refused to carry out decisions made by the CPC Central Committee. He also abused his public power and used public funds to support an extravagant life for his family, according to a statement released by the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and National Supervisory Commission.

The 65-year-old Meng took advantage of his position to find employment for his wife and allowed her to seek personal gain. He also helped others get promotions and accepted huge amounts of money and property from others illegally, the statement said.