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Former Chinese Interpol Chief 'Admits His Crimes' of Accepting $2m Bribes

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The Straits Times

Interpol's former president Meng Hongwei, who dramatically vanished into police custody after returning to China in 2018, has admitted to corruption charges in a court in Tianjin on Thursday.

Meng, who was also China's vice minister of public security, was accused of accepting more than $2 million (14.46 million yuan) from businesses and individuals from 2005 to 2017, according to a statement released by Tianjin No. 1 Intermediate People's Court.
In Meng's closing remarks, after arguments from both sides were heard, he "admitted his crimes and expressed repentance," the statement said. The court's verdict and Meng's sentencing will be announced at a later date, CNN reports. 

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