INTERPOL India update – India focuses efforts on increasing successful extraditions and use of INTERPOL Red Notices

Recent data suggests India has issued more INTERPOL Red Notices than ever before, demonstrating a determined effort to strengthen its international enforcement reach. This trend aligns with the government’s objective to improve extradition outcomes and streamline cooperation with foreign authorities.

For UK-based individuals or businesses, this shift could increase exposure to international requests and potential legal action linked to Indian investigations. Understanding how INTERPOL Red Notices operate – and how to challenge or mitigate them – is essential. This article analyses India’s rising use of Red Notices and outlines proactive steps that may be taken if you believe you could be affected.

We have previously examined how China, India and Africa have, via INTERPOL, bolstered their initiatives to enhance transnational financial crime-fighting capabilities.

This is occurring at both at domestic and international levels.

Recently, we detailed how INTERPOL has collaborated with Indian enforcement agencies to enhance international cooperation.

The results of these collaborations are now becoming apparent, with India reportedly issuing more INTERPOL Red Notices than ever before.

This demonstrates India’s continuing commitment to pursuing individuals outside its jurisdiction. Indeed, earlier this year, we reported on how India had issued a Silver Notice in a crypto fraud case and charged 8 people in the first INTERPOL Silver Notice case.

A recent meeting of the Central Bureau of Investigation (“CBI”) further demonstrates India’s focus on securing the successful extradition of fugitives.

India’s meeting to enhance extradition efforts

At an October 2025 meeting, the CBI of India reportedly focused on ways to improve the currently low number of successful extraditions. This includes more effective use of INTERPOL Red Notices to facilitate the return of fugitives.

The conference included sessions dedicated to drafting competent extradition requests, ensuring proper follow-up with prosecutions and sending timely responses.

It has been reported that out of 178 Indian extradition requests, only 23 fugitives were successfully brought back. However, it was noted that over the last five years, a total of 134 fugitives were actually returned, though many of these came through the deportation route rather than extradition.

Another session focused on using INTERPOL Red Notices to help restrict the movement of fugitives. It was noted that India currently sends around 200 requests every year, whilst smaller countries rely on a much larger number. India’s increased use of INTERPOL Red Notices is a trend we have previously discussed.

What does this mean?

With regards to investigations against individuals, the potential for enhanced information sharing (particularly to or from India), and easier access to 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 more readily resulting in the initiation of 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

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

We have previously written several articles addressing specific concerns in India and INTERPOL updates:

• India’s Directorate of Enforcement secures publication of first INTERPOL Purple Notice
• India charges 8 people in first Interpol Silver Notice Case
• India issues Silver Notices in crypto fraud cases

INTERPOL measures

In addition, those who fear 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 have reason to believe that they may have outstanding financial issues which could involve 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 suspect 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 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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