INTERPOL UPDATE – India charges 8 people in first Interpol Silver Notice Case

We have been closely monitoring the growing use of INTEPPOL’s Silver Notice.

This includes recent developments, such as  INTERPOL’s collaboration with Indian enforcement to enhance international cooperation, collaboration with African law enforcement to disrupt criminal activity by way of the INTERPOL Silver Notice and the inclusion of the INTERPOL Silver Notice on the agenda at the latest European Regional Conference.

Update on India’s request for INTERPOL to issue a Silver Notice

In a previous blog, we noted that it was now India’s turn to request  assistance from INTERPOL and described how India issued a Silver Notice.

More specifically, we explained how the Indian authorities had requested INTERPOL to issue two Silver Notices for the purpose of tracking the global assets of a former French Embassy officer and an individual alleged to have created his own cryptocurrency named MTC.  The underlying allegations are both of fraud.

The Indian Authorities were able to quickly mobilise the Silver Notice mechanism, with the first request being made on 23 May and the second on 26 May.

It has now been reported that the Indian Central Bureau of Investigation has charged eight people in relation to the matter against the former French Embassy officer.

The INTERPOL Silver Notice is being used to track and trace assets acquired overseas which are alleged to be the proceeds of crime.

It surely won’t be long until success is achieved through the use of the INTERPOL Silver Notice.

What is the INTERPOL Silver Notice?

We have been extensively tracking the introduction and growing use of the INTERPOL Silver Notice.

Initially, in August 2024, we wrote an article describing exactly what an INTERPOL Silver Notice is:

https://www.gherson.com/blog/what-is-interpols-silver-notice/

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

https://www.gherson.com/blog/interpol-publishes-its-first-ever-silver-notice-to-trace-criminal-assets/

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

https://www.gherson.com/blog/uk-publishes-its-first-interpol-silver-notice/

Can INTERPOL be used for allegations involving crypto?

We have been monitoring INTERPOL’s efforts and initiatives aimed at dealing with allegations involving crypto:

https://www.gherson.com/blog/crypto-and-interpol-interpol-intercepts-cryptocurrency-as-part-of-wider-global-operation/

We have also been tracking the use of INTERPOL Red Notices to locate (and potentially extradite) individuals accused of offences involving crypto:

https://www.gherson.com/blog/interpol-and-crypto-part-5-reports-of-another-request-for-red-notice-for-crypto-allegations/

What does this mean?

With regards to investigations against individuals, the potential for enhanced information sharing (particularly to or from India), and potentially better 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 more readily 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:

1. How to best 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 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 video 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: 18.06.2025

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