Interpol receives resignation of its Chinese chief Meng

The international police organisation Interpol announced Sunday that it has received the resignation of its Chinese chief Meng Hongwei.

The international police organisation Interpol announced Sunday that it has received the resignation of its Chinese chief Meng Hongwei, who has been missing since September 25 and is suspected by Beijing of "violating the law".

Meng has resigned "with immediate effect" and Senior Vice President Kim Jong Yang of South Korea has become acting president, Interpol said in a statement.

(With inputs from agencies.)