An update to the situation regarding the missing Interpol President. China announced an hour ago the Chinese head of Interpol, who vanished after returning to his homeland, is now under investigation for possible criminal activity. The world police organisation also states he has resigned.

The revelations came as Meng Hongwei's wife voiced concern for his life after receiving a final text message from his phone with a knife emoji.

It is the latest high-profile disappearance in China, where a number of top government officials, billionaire business magnates and even A-list celebrities have previously vanished for weeks or months at a time.