Interpol’s President Mysteriously Disappears: What’s Really Going On?
Picture this: On September 29, 2024, Interpol’s big boss, Meng Hongwei, flies from France to his homeland China. Then… nothing. No messages. No calls. No sign of a postcard from the Great Wall. Just silence.
Quick Timeline (Because We’re All Short on Patience)
- Sept 29: Meng leaves Lyon for Beijing. ngpg
- Late October: His wife reaches out to Lyon police—turns out she’s got nothing else to do with that trip.
- French police launch an inquiry into this “worrying disappearance.”
Why All the Suspense? Theories in a Quick‑FZ Format
- Political mess‑up. Western sleuths suspect Meng upset the Chinese authorities and maybe got hauled away.
- Previous Chinese saga. Big shots before him vanished without a clue—soon they’re “under investigation” for corruption. “We put the chips on the table,” they say.
- Hong Kong report. An unnamed source alleges Meng was interrogated right after landing, but why? Mum‑and‑dad’s mystery still stands.
- Interpol’s safe‑passage sentences. The agency noted the case is “a matter for the relevant authorities”—nice diplomatic filler.
Who Is Meng Hongwei?
Meng’s résumé is the stuff of legend in law‑enforcement circles. Almost 40 years of police wizardry in China touching:
- Legal institutions & justice policy.
- Narcotics, court‑shaking policy.
- Counter‑terrorism missions.
When he was appointed Interpol’s president in 2016, human‑rights watchers fretted that Beijing could use his lofty position to trace dissidents abroad. They went on to sneer, “This progression contravenes Interpol’s human‑rights pledge.”
Interpol’s Role—Beyond the Pomp
Yes, the Interpol president is highly visible, but the day‑to‑day grind is handled by the Secretary General, Juergen Stock and his merry crew. The boss tends to be more of a “flaunting ceremonial” figure—like a president on a campaign trail.
Where Are Meng’s Family? The People Behind the Headlines
His wife and children are still chilling in Lyon. The police said they’re safe; the headlines keep spinning.
What’s Next?
Time will tell if the Chinese government will confirm a “detention.” Until then, experts keep predicting each plausible story, hoping—like any good mystery—someone figures it out.
For now, we’re stuck with a missing president, a quiet city, and an international police agency that’s more “search and rescue” than “search for a missing hat.”
