Interpol President Meng Hongwei poses during a visit to the headquarters of International Police Organisation in Lyon. Meng's wife, who has remained in Lyon with their children according to police sources, was receiving protection, it said. China has not commented officially on Meng's disappearance and there was no mention of him in official media on Saturday. It was not clear why Meng, 64, who was named Interpol's president two years ago, had travelled to China. Diplomats say the role of Interpol president is largely ceremonial, with day-to-day work carried out by its secretary general, Juergen Stock, and his staff.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 06, 2018 05:26 UTC