Chinese state media said former Interpol chief Meng Hongwei admitted his guilt during a court hearing on Thursday after prosecutors accused him of taking 14.5 million yuan (1.66 million pounds) in bribes, Reuters reports.
The court, in the northern city of Tianjin, will announce its verdict at a later date, the official People’s Daily said.
It is not clear who Meng’s lawyer is and it was not possible to reach him or a legal representative for comment. His wife, who has been granted asylum in France, has said the charges against him are politically motivated.