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    Interpol President Resigns; Detained In China Over Bribery Charges

    Meng Hongwei's wife told journalists in Lyon — where Interpol is based — that she had received a troubling text message from her husband's phone: a knife emoji. China says he's under investigation.
    by Bill Chappell Oct 08, 2018 2 minutes
    Interpol says President Meng Hongwei resigned on Sunday. Chinese authorities say they're investigating him as part of an anti-corruption campaign.

    Interpol President Meng Hongwei has resigned, after being detained by Chinese authorities who accuse him of corruption. The shocking turnabout comes days after Meng's wife said the career police officer had disappeared; one week ago, he left France to visit his native China.

    Interpol said Meng resigned his post on Sunday, "with immediate effect." On the same day,

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