INTERPOL Africa Update – INTERPOL policing course in Kenya

We have previously written extensively about INTERPOL’s developments and initiatives aimed at enhancing its transnational financial crime-fighting capabilities, both at domestic and international levels.

Reporting on INTERPOL’s work in Africa, we have written about the organisation’s cooperation with African law enforcement, aimed at disrupting criminal activities by way of the INTERPOL Silver Notice, noting the rise in cybercrime in two-thirds of African countries.

Most recently, we have discussed an INTERPOL cybercrime operation in Africa, targeting scams involving crypto, a recent meeting to discuss organised crime across Africa and a significant number of arrests along with the recovery of $3 million.

Finally, we discussed how in a coordinated action targeting high-yield investment scams across Africa there were 651 arrests and $4.3 million recovered.

INTERPOL training initiative in Kenya

Turning the focus to Kenya, it has now been reported that authorities in Kenya have launched a new training initiative designed to equip officers with direct access to INTERPOL’s global law enforcement systems.

The purpose of this is to provide to Kenyan law enforcement practical instructions in the use of INTEPROL’s global database, secure communication platforms and investigative tools.

This should assist Kenyan law enforcement to investigate transnational crimes along with international partners.

Mohamed I. Amin, Director of Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations and member of INTERPOL’s Executive Committee, said:

“This curriculum launch reflects Kenya’s long-term vision for modern policing. As crime evolves and increasingly crosses borders, we must ensure our officers are prepared not only to respond locally, but to collaborate confidently at regional and international levels. By institutionalizing this training, we are investing in lasting capability, strengthening trust among our partners, and reinforcing Kenya’s leadership in advancing security across the region.”

What does this mean?

With regards to investigations against individuals, the potential for enhanced information sharing (particularly to or from Africa), and the potentially easier access to evidence, may ultimately result in charges being brought against individuals based in the UK, extradition requests being issued against those based abroad, or INTERPOL Red Notices  leading more readily to extradition proceedings.

If you are concerned about any liability resulting from business activities, or if you have unresolved financial matters, including even an outstanding civil dispute, and you fear that you may be subject to INTERPOL measures, including a Red Notice, expert legal advice should be sought at the earliest opportunity.

How Gherson can help

Those who suspect that they may be subject to INTERPOL measures, including a Red (or Blue) Notice and diffusion, should take heed.

Gherson Solicitors continue to receive requests for expert advice and assistance from those who are concerned they may have outstanding financial issues which may engage INTERPOL. Our advice tackles the following:

1. How best to approach a possible INTERPOL notice;
2. Preparing for potential criminal proceedings / an extradition request;
3. Preparing for a situation where a civil matter or commercial dispute could be used to initiate bogus criminal proceedings; and
4. Exploring the possibility of instigating civil litigation proceedings to recover any misappropriated assets.

Gherson have previously written a series of blogs designed to assist those who suspect they may be subject to INTERPOL measures (including a Blue or a Red Notice):

• INTERPOL and Red Notice Challenges
• How to Remove an INTERPOL Red Notice
• INTERPOL Red Notices and Extradition
• How do I know if I am subject to an INTERPOL Red Notice?
• What is INTERPOL’s Silver Notice?
• INTERPOL UPDATE – India charges 8 people in first Interpol Silver Notice Case
• What is an INTERPOL Yellow Notice?
• What is an INTERPOL-United Nations Security Council Special Notice?
• What is an INTERPOL Purple Notice?
• What is an INTERPOL Green Notice, and can it be challenged?
• What is an INTERPOL Orange Notice, and can it be challenged?
• What is the purpose of an INTERPOL Blue Notice, and can it be challenged?
• What is an INTERPOL Blue Notice?

Gherson has over 38 years of experience in assisting with all aspects of INTERPOL, Red Notice challenges and extradition. If you would like to speak to us in respect of any of the issues raised in this blog or about your specific circumstances, do not hesitate to contact us for advice, send us an e-mail, or alternatively, follow us on X, Facebook, or LinkedIn to stay-up-to-date.

The information in this blog is for general information purposes only and does not purport to be comprehensive or to provide legal advice.  Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information and law is current as of the date of publication it should be stressed that, due to the passage of time, this does not necessarily reflect the present legal position.  Gherson accepts no responsibility for loss which may arise from accessing or reliance on information contained in this blog.  For formal advice on the current law please do not hesitate to contact Gherson.  Legal advice is only provided pursuant to a written agreement, identified as such, and signed by the client and by or on behalf of Gherson.

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