INTERPOL ASIA UPDATE – INTERPOL to expand presence in Singapore and increase use of Silver Notices

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

We also recently summarised INTERPOL’s activities, including those undertaken across China and Africa.

In this latest article, we discuss the latest meeting in Singapore, and take another look at the INTERPOL Silver Notice. Going forwards, INTERPOL is expanding its presence in Singapore amid a surge in cybercrime in that region.

What is the latest update from Singapore?

Police leaders and experts from across Asia met in Singapore at the INTERPOL Global Complex for Innovation (IGCI) to address the region’s most pressing challenges and issues.

The two-day meeting, which took place on 18 and 19 September, saw 165 participants from 49 countries come together to discuss issues such as cybercrime, fugitive tracking and wildlife crime.

One of the key developments to come out from the meeting is that INTERPOL is expanding its presence in Singapore in response to a surge in cybercrime in the Asia-Pacific region.

To help enhance future capabilities, INTERPOL will partner with the Singapore Police Force, Government Technology Agency, Nanyang Technology University and the Home Team Science and Technology Agency.

The purpose of this collaboration is to keep better track of criminals and enhance Singapore’s presence as a critical global hub. INTERPOL intends to continue to increase its presence in Singapore going forwards.

Specific targeted measures include:

• Greater information-sharing across organised crime, cybercrime, counter-terrorism and financial investigation units.
• Enhanced collaboration with INTERPOL’s General Secretariat to provide real-time operational and strategic analysis of organised criminal activity.
• Increased use of asset freezing and recovery initiatives – including I-GRIP (INTERPOL Global Rapid Intervention of Payments) and the pilot Silver Notice/Silver Diffusion (see below) – to cut off criminal groups from their illicit gains.
• Tighter border cooperation, both physical and digital, to disrupt the movement of criminals, illicit goods and illegal financial flows.

What is the IGCI?

The IGCI acts as a hub for innovation, training, research and collaboration for global law enforcement designed to improve cooperation in the fight against emerging crime threats. It has been involved in training relating to the INTERPOL Silver Notice.

What is the INTERPOL Silver Notice?

We recently reported that Asia-Pacific law enforcement experts had met to enhance asset recovery efforts using INTERPOL Silver Notices and provided more details about the INTERPOL Silver Notice.

We have been tracking the increased use of the INTERPOL Silver Notice closely, including discussing how INTERPOL collaborated with Indian enforcement agencies to enhance international cooperation, with African law enforcement to disrupt criminal activity by way of the INTERPOL Silver Notice, as well as how the INTERPOL Silver Notice was featured on the agenda at the latest European Regional Conference.

Since its inception in January 2025, the use of the Silver Notice has grown exponentially.

By the end of June 2025, INTERPOL had reported over 50 published Silver Notices worldwide.

We also recently reported on the UK’s City of London Police’s use of a Silver Notice.

What does this mean?

With regards to investigations against individuals, the potential for enhanced information-sharing (particularly to or from Asia) and easier access to a broader scope of evidence may ultimately result in charges being brought against those who are based in the UK, extradition requests being issued against those based abroad or INTERPOL Red Notices leading to more extradition proceedings.

Therefore, if you have conducted business and are worried about liability, if you have unresolved financial matters, including even an outstanding civil dispute, and you suspect that you may be subject to INTERPOL measures, including a Red Notice, expert legal advice should be sought immediately.

How Gherson can help

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

Gherson Solicitors continue to receive requests for expert advice and assistance from those who suspect they may have outstanding financial issues which may engage Interpol. That 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 believe they might 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 has over 36 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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