INTERPOL Silver Notice – here to stay!
May 21 2025
International Protection
Background
We have been tracking the introduction and increasing use of the INTERPOL Silver Notice.
Initially, in August 2024, we published an article explaining exactly what an INTERPOL Silver Notice is:
In January 2025, we followed up with another article describing how INTERPOL had issued its first-ever Silver Notice:
In April 2025, we reported that the UK had published its first Silver Notice:
In this latest article, we explore how it now appears certain that the INTERPOL Silver Notice is here to stay.
Reminder – what is an INTERPOL Silver Notice?
As we have previously explained, an INTERPOL Silver Notice is intended to “track the offenders, terrorist financers and others who are using virtual currencies like bitcoin to move and store illicit funds, out of the reach of law enforcement and other authorities”.
We have also written about INTERPOL’s broader efforts to coordinate the fight against digital asset crime:
Has the INTERPOL Silver Notice been a success?
The answer is a resounding yes!
It has been reported that Mark McDaid, Criminal Intelligence Officer at INTERPOL, told “European Anti-Financial Crime Summit 2025” that the INTERPOL Silver Notice has been a major success.
Mr McDaid subsequently revealed that “just over 50” Silver Notices have been issued and that the results were “astounding. We’re finding property all over the world”.
As such, we can expect more countries to begin issuing INTERPOL Silver Notices in the hope of recovering laundered assets. In an earlier article, we explored how INTERPOL Silver Notices could assist in this process:
Could Silver Notices be unjustly issued?
Like most INTERPOL notices, there is a risk that Silver Notices could be unjustly issued. If a Silver Notice is inappropriately issued, it could have significant consequences for an individual’s property and livelihood.
As always, we recommend seeking legal advice before engaging in communication with INTERPOL.
How Gherson can help
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.
Indeed, Gherson Solicitors continue to receive requests for expert advice and assistance from those who fear they may be facing outstanding financial issues. That advice tackles:
- How to best approach a possible INTERPOL notice;
- Preparing for potential criminal proceedings / an extradition request;
- Preparing for a situation where a civil matter or commercial dispute could be used to initiate bogus criminal proceedings; and
- 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 fear they may be subject to INTERPOL measures (including a Blue and a Red Notice):
- 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 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 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 Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn to stay-up-to-date.
Updated: 21 May 2025
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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