INTERPOL update: global call to action on Financial Crime
May 22 2025
International Protection
Financial Action Task Force, UN Office on Drugs and Crime and INTERPOL call for action on combating financial crime – what does this mean?
In a recent meeting in Vienna, INTERPOL joined forces with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime to demonstrate an enhanced approach to investigating offences of financial nature.
These high-profile agencies collectively called on governments to strengthen asset recovery efforts, combat fraudulent activity and cooperate internationally to ensure more effective financial investigations.
In terms of broader collaboration, we have previously discussed how INTERPOL had collaborated with Indian enforcement to enhance international cooperation and African law enforcement to carry out disruptions via the INTERPOL Silver Notice. We also highlighted INTERPOL’s collaboration with Chinese enforcement to further strengthen international cooperation.
This was a further opportunity for INTERPOL to showcase the new INTERPOL Silver Notice, which we have extensively explored in previous blogs.
What is the INTERPOL Silver Notice?
In addition, we have been extensively tracking the introduction and increasing use of the INTERPOL Silver Notice.
Initially in August 2024, we wrote an article describing exactly what an INTERPOL Silver Notice is:
In January 2025, we wrote a further article discussing how INTERPOL had published its first-ever Silver Notice:
In April 2025, we subsequently explained how the UK had published its first Silver Notice:
Can INTERPOL be used for allegations involving crypto?
We have been extensively tracking INTERPOL’s efforts and initiatives to deal with allegations involving crypto:
We have also been monitoring the use of INTERPOL’s Red Notices to track (and potentially extradite) those accused of offences involving crypto:
What does this mean?
With regards to investigations against individuals, the potential for enhanced information-sharing (particularly to or from Africa, India and China) and easier access to evidence, from a broader scope, may ultimately result in charges being brought against individuals based in the UK, extradition requests being issued against those based abroad, or INTERPOL Red Notices leading to 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 fear that you may be subject to INTERPOL measures, including a Red Notice, expert legal advice should be sought immediately.
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 have outstanding financial issues arising. 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 might 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: 22 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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