INTERPOL – Anti-Corruption and Asset Recovery Global Conference to take place in Abu Dhabi.

We have previously written about how developments such as enhanced information and evidence sharing between the Middle East and other jurisdictions (including the UK) are likely to lead to increased scrutiny and broader law enforcement cooperation in investigating and prosecuting individuals and corporates alleged to be involved in illicit financial activities, in, or through, the Middle East.

In our earlier posts, we also examined how enhanced information sharing could assist UK prosecuting agencies in obtaining evidence from the Middle East, including the UAE’s recent extradition treaty with Ireland, and how the UAE has announced amendments to its laws on anti-money laundering (“AML”) and the financing of terrorism.

It is now reported that under the patronage of His Highness Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters, in cooperation with INTERPOL, the UAE Accountability Authority (UAEAA) and other strategic partners, Abu-Dhabi will host the INTERPOL Anti-Corruption and Asset Recovery Global Conference from 11-13 November 2025.

The conference will address various developments, including the new INTERPOL Silver Notice, which we have explored in previous articles.

What is on the agenda at the Conference?

The event will bring together representatives from over 90 countries, alongside several international organisations and more than 200 global experts and officials.

In addition, more that 40 international speakers, representing diverse regions and organisations, are expected to participate.

The conference will comprise three main components:

The Anti-Corruption and Asset Recovery Global Conference – focusing on major corruption-related crimes and mechanisms to enhance cooperation.  This event will also review INTERPOL’s role in asset recovery, including via the new INTERPOL Silver Notice, which we have discussed extensively in previous posts.

The INTERPOL Match-Fixing Task Force – this session will bring together representatives from more than 120 countries to discuss best practices and partnerships with the private sector aimed at promoting integrity in sport, combatting illegal betting and addressing match manipulation.

The Regional Workshop in Integrity for Developing Countries – focusing on exchanging best practices in combatting manipulation and strengthening cooperation between Olympic Committees and law enforcement agencies to support criminal investigations into these types of offences.

What does this mean?

This is a further warning for those with outstanding issues in the Middle East.

This development serves as another significant signal to individuals and corporations with unresolved legal issues in the region.

Both individuals and corporates that have conducted business in the Middle East and are concerned about potential liability – perhaps even due to an outstanding civil dispute – should remain vigilant. Any financial dealings are now likely to come under much greater scrutiny than previously anticipated.

How Gherson can help

Gherson have extensive experience in providing legal assistance to corporates and individuals who may have, or suspect they may have, outstanding legal or financial issues in the Middle East.

We have previously written several articles addressing specific concerns in the region, including:

• Ireland Signs Extradition Treaty With the UAE
• Interpol Enhances Transnational Financial Crime-fighting Capabilities – Individuals and Corporates Beware
• Gherson LLP secures INTERPOL Red Notice deletion

INTERPOL measures

Those who suspect that they may be subject to INTERPOL measures, including a Red, Blue, Orange, Green, Purple, Special (INTERPOL – United Nations Security Council) or Yellow Notice, should take heed.

Gherson Solicitors continue to receive requests for expert advice and assistance from those who believe they may have outstanding financial issues which may involve INTERPOL. This advice tackles:

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. Even 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 that they may be subject to INTERPOL measures (including a Blue and a 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?
• 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?

Gherson have over 36 years of experience in assisting with all aspects of INTERPOL, Red Notice challenges and extradition. We have unparalleled expertise in managing asylum and extradition requests in tandem. 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.

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