INTERPOL India Update – Indian Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) increases use of Notices and reduces processing time

We have recently explored India’s growing focus on increasing successful extraditions and the use of INTERPOL Red Notices.

It is now being reported that the Indian CBI has achieved a significant reduction in the processing time of notices – from 14 months to three. This reflects India’s strengthening international cooperation in tracking fugitives.

We have previously discussed how China, India and Africa have bolstered their developments and initiatives via INTERPOL to enhance their transnational financial crime fighting capabilities at both domestic and international levels.

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

The fruits of these collaborations are now becoming apparent, with India reportedly issuing  more notices via INTERPOL than ever.

This demonstrates India’s continued commitment to pursuing fugitives outside its jurisdiction. Earlier this year, we reported that India had issued a Silver Notice in a crypto fraud case and also charged 8 people in first INTERPOL Silver Notice case.

A recent CBI update, shared during a two-day national conference on “Extradition of Fugitives: Challenges and Strategies”, revealed new data on the number of INTERPOL Notices issued and India’s improved processing times.

Data on Indian CBI Notices and reduced processing time

It is being reported that at the inaugural session of the two-day national conference, the CBI Director announced that, in the first nine months of 2025, the agency had published 189 INTERPOL Notices, including 79 Red Notices and 110 Blue Notices.

These notices cover a range of offences – 119 Red Notices are linked to economic crimes and 21 to money laundering.

One of the major achievements highlighted was the “reduction of processing time for sending proposals to INTERPOL”, with the average time having “fallen from 14 months to just three months, and, currently, only eight proposals are under process, the oldest being one month old”.

In conclusion, the CBI Director emphasised that all participating agencies must focus on developing advanced skills, coordinated strategies, and inter-agency cooperation to locate and extradite fugitives more effectively.

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 that they may have, outstanding issues in India.

INTERPOL measures

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 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. 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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