INTERPOL INDIA UPDATE – Punjab Police to seek first-ever INTERPOL Silver Notices

In tracking INTERPOL’s broader collaboration with various jurisdictions, we have previously detailed how it has worked with Indian law enforcement to enhance international cooperation, as well as with African law enforcement to disrupt criminal activity through the use of INTERPOL’s Silver Notice. We have also examined how INTERPOL has collaborated with Chinese law enforcement to strengthen cross-border cooperation.

In those articles, we explored how these developments provided an opportunity for INTERPOL to showcase its new Silver Notice mechanism, which we have examined extensively in previous blogs.

It is now becoming increasingly apparent that more countries are turning to INTERPOL to request assistance through the Silver Notice system, including in cases involving allegations relating to cryptoassets.  In May 2025, we noted that India had issued a Silver Notice in a crypto fraud case. In June 2025, we reported that India had charged eight individuals in its first Silver Notice case, and in December 2025 we observed that Indian authorities had issued a further INTERPOL Silver Notice.

Punjab Police approach INTERPOL to issue Silver Notices

It has been reported that the Punjab Police are in the process of obtaining INTERPOL Silver Notices to freeze the assets of alleged criminals living abroad.

The Punjab Police have reportedly prepared a list of 61 of the “most active” individuals of interest, with extradition proceedings already underway against 38 of them.

This step forms part of a wider operation launched on 9 February 2026, under which thousands of individuals have reportedly been arrested.

What is the INTERPOL Silver Notice?

We have been closely monitoring the introduction and increasing use of the INTERPOL Silver Notice.

In August 2024, we published an article describing what an INTERPOL Silver Notice is:

What is INTERPOL’s Silver Notice?

In January 2025, we wrote a further article outlining how INTERPOL published its first-ever Silver Notice:

INTERPOL publishes its first-ever Silver Notice to trace criminal assets

In April 2025, we explained how the UK published its first INTERPOL Silver Notice:

UK publishes its first INTERPOL Silver Notice

Can INTERPOL be used for allegations involving crypto?

We have also been tracking INTERPOL’s efforts and initiatives to address allegations involving cryptoassets:

Crypto and INTERPOL – INTERPOL intercepts cryptocurrency as part of wider global operation

In addition, we have followed the use of INTERPOL Red Notices to locate – and potentially extradite – those accused of crypto-related offences:

INTERPOL and crypto (Part 5) – reports of another request for Red Notice for crypto allegations

What does this mean?

As regards investigations against individuals, the potential for enhanced information-sharing – particularly with India – and easier access to evidence across jurisdictions may ultimately result in criminal charges being brought against individuals based in the UK, extradition requests being issued against those based abroad, or INTERPOL Red Notices more readily leading to the initiation of extradition proceedings.

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

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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