INTERPOL in 2025 – increased cooperation, conferences, Silver Notices and Gherson secures second Red Notice block from China

As we head towards the end of 2025, INTERPOL has continued to focus on enhancing its transnational financial crime-fighting abilities.

Throughout the year, we have examined in detail the strengthening of cooperation between INTERPOL and a number of jurisdictions, including China, India and Morocco. We also analysed India’s use of the INTERPOL Silver Notice, as well as its increased reliance on INTERPOL Red Notices.

In addition, we reviewed key events, such as the Anti-Corruption and Asset Recovery Global Conference in Abu Dhabi and the 93rd INTERPOL General Assembly in Morocco, whilst continuing to track developments where INTERPOL has assisted in pursuing individuals suspected of crypto-related offences, including successful crypto-related extraditions and the conclusion of the Do Kwon saga.

2025 also marked a further success for Gherson Solicitors. In December 2025, for the second time, we secured the blocking of an INTERPOL Red Notice issued at the request of China.

Background

Throughout 2025, we continued to publish a series of blogs highlighting significant INTERPOL news and announcements which we anticipated would reflect INTERPOL’s priorities as the year progressed. As the year unfolded, it became clear that INTERPOL would continue to focus on enhancing its transnational financial crime-fighting abilities. Specific measures discussed included the continued use of the INTERPOL Silver Notice and operations such as Operation HAECHI.

INTERPOL and 2025

As we approach the end of 2025, INTERPOL has remained firmly focused on globally coordinated efforts to combat financial crime.

We shall now review again the significant INTERPOL developments throughout the year.

INTERPOL in 2025: significant developments and news items

2025 – INTERPOL UPDATE: Asia-Pacific law enforcement experts meet to enhance asset recovery efforts using INTERPOL Silver Notices

In September 2025, we explored the continued use of the INTERPOL Silver Notice.

2025 – INTERPOL – Anti-Corruption and Asset Recovery Conference to take place in Abu Dhabi 

In November 2025, we discussed the agenda for the above conference and how this could affect individuals and corporations with outstanding legal or financial issues in the Middle East.

2025 – INTERPOL China Update – China and Morocco strengthen security cooperation

Also in November 2025, we discussed enhanced cooperation between China and Morocco and the potential implications for individuals and corporations with outstanding issues in either jurisdiction.

2025 – INTERPOL reported to have issued Blue Notice following Goa nightclub fire

In December 2025, we explored the possibility of use of an INTERPOL Blue Notice in connection with the tragic Goa nightclub fire.

2025 – Gherson victory – Gherson secures the blocking of an Interpol Red Notice issued on behalf of China

In December 2025, we detailed how Gherson successfully secured the blocking of an INTERPOL Red Notice issued at the request of China. In doing so, the firm made a number of substantive submissions to INTERPOL, including highlighting serious breaches of provisions of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UNDHR) that would arise if the notice were to be processed.

Strengthened INTERPOL cooperation

Throughout 2025, we tracked the strengthening cooperation between INTERPOL and various jurisdictions, including China and India, and noted the increased use of the INTERPOL Silver Notice:

• INTERPOL collaborates with Indian enforcement agencies to enhance international cooperation
• INTERPOL – China collaboration on global law enforcement
• INTERPOL UPDATE: Asia-Pacific law enforcement experts meet to enhance asset recovery efforts using INTERPOL Silver Notices

India’s use of the Silver Notice and increased reliance on INTERPOL Red Notices

In 2025, we examined India’s use of the INTERPOL Silver Notice and the increased use by India of the INTERPOL Red Notice:

• INTERPOL UPDATE – India charges 8 people in first Interpol Silver Notice Case
• INTERPOL India update – India focuses efforts on increasing successful extraditions and use of INTERPOL Red Notices

Morocco hosts 93rd INTERPOL General Assembly

Throughout 2025, we published frequent updates on the 93^rd General Assembly and associated developments, including:

• INTERPOL UPDATE – India charges 8 people in first Interpol Silver Notice Case
• Morocco hosts 93rd INTERPOL General Assembly – assembly starts with strong commitment to strengthening international cooperation
• Morocco hosts 93rd INTERPOL General Assembly – updates on cybercrime and new Executive Committee members

INTERPOL and crypto

Finally, we continued to monitor the latest INTERPOL crypto-related developments, including the conclusion of the Do Kwon saga, which we have followed closely:

• INTERPOL and crypto (Part 7): Red Notices issued in the JPEX crypto fraud case
• Europol (part 3) – Europol and partners shut down “Cryptomixer”
• INTERPOL’s Operation HAECHI VI: Global action against crypto crime
• INTERPOL, Extradition and crypto (part 7)
• The end of the saga: following extradition from Montenegro to the United States, Do Kwon was sentenced to 15 years in prison

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 believe they may have outstanding financial issues. 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 suspect they may be subject to INTERPOL measures (including a Blue and 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 have 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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