Who is missing Interpol president Meng Hongwei - who sent wife knife emoji 'to show he was in danger'?

The 64-year-old has ties with China’s domestic security sector

Interpol president Meng Hongwei is under investigation in China (Andrew Matthews/PA)

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The missing president of Interpol, Meng Hongwei, has deep ties to China’s sprawling domestic security sector, including a lengthy term as vice minister of public security.

Here are some facts about Mr Meng that might have a bearing on his disappearance during a trip to China.