Former Interpol chief is charged with bribery

Meng Hongwei, former Chinese vice-minister of public security and president of Interpol, has been charged with bribery by the Tianjin Municipal People's Procuratorate No 1 Branch, according to the Supreme People's Procuratorate on Friday.

The Tianjin Municipal People's Procuratorate No 1 Branch has handed the case to Tianjin No 1 Intermediate People's Court, and a hearing will be held at a later date, the SPP said.

According to the indictment, Meng took advantage of his position to benefit others in job promotions and company management, then accepted huge bribes paid in cash or properties.