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

On 10 January, INTERPOL announced the publication of its first-ever Silver Notice that will allow countries to trace assets linked to a number of criminal activities, including fraud, drug trafficking, corruption and other serious offences. The Silver Notice will facilitate the obtaining of information about laundered assets, which may include bank accounts, businesses, vehicles or various properties.

This first Silver Notice, requested by Italy, seeks information on assets belonging to a senior member of the Italian mafia.  

The Silver Notice is a new addition to existing INTERPOL notices, which we have explored in previous blogs.

Could Silver Notices be issued unjustly?

Like most notices, it is possible for Silver Notices to be issued unfairly. If a Silver Notice is issued inappropriately, it could have a significant impact on the individual’s property and livelihood.

As always, it is recommended that legal expertise is sought before you engage in communication with INTERPOL.

How Gherson can help

Those who fear that they may be subject to INTERPOL measures, including a Silver, Red, Blue, Orange, Green, Purple, Yellow or INTERPOL-United Nations Security Council Special Notice, should seek legal advice. Gherson regularly receives requests for advice and assistance from those who fear they may have outstanding issues arising from INTEPOL Notices, especially those that relate to financial issues

That advice could be:   

1. How to best approach a possible INTERPOL notice;
2. How to prepare for potential criminal proceedings / an extradition request;
3. How to prepare for a situation where a civil matter or commercial dispute could be used to initiate bogus criminal proceedings; and
4. Exploring the possibility of instigating civil litigation proceedings to recover any misappropriated assets.

The Gherson team has previously written a series of blogs designed to assist those who fear they may be subject to INTERPOL measures (including a Silver, Blue or Red Notice): fear they might be subject to INTERPOL measures (including a Silver, Blue and a Red Notice):

• What is an INTERPOL’s Silver Notice?
• What is an INTERPOL Yellow Notice?
• What is an INTERPOL-United Nations Security Council Special 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

An INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice is issued when entities and individuals subject to UNSC sanctions are involved.

Gherson has over 30 years of experience in assisting with all aspects of INTERPOL, Red Notice challenges and extradition. If you would like to speak to us about any of the issues raised in this blog,  do not hesitate to contact us for advice, send us an e-mail, or alternatively, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn to stay-up-to-date.

Updated: 13 January 2025

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