India has joined a growing number of jurisdictions turning to INTERPOL’s recently introduced Silver Notice mechanism, requesting assistance in two high-profile cases involving allegations of crypto-related fraud. This development underscores the increasing international reliance on Silver Notices as a tool for tracing assets and enhancing cross-border cooperation in complex financial investigations.

In this blog, we explore what this means for global enforcement trends and the potential implications for individuals and businesses facing international scrutiny.

Background

Tracking INTERPOL’s broader collaboration, we have previously detailed how INTERPOL had collaborated with Indian enforcement to enhance international cooperation, African law enforcement to disrupt criminal activity by way of the INTERPOL Silver Notice, and also how INTERPOL had collaborated with Chinese enforcement to enhance international cooperation.

In these articles, we have explored how this was an opportunity for INTERPOL to showcase the new INTERPOL Silver Notice, which we have extensively discussed in previous blogs.

It is becoming increasingly apparent that more and more countries are now turning to INTERPOL to request assistance through the Silver Notice, including in cases involving crypto-related allegations.

India requests INTERPOL to issue Silver Notices

It is now India’s turn to request for INTERPOL to issue a Silver Notice. 

In this situation, it is reported that Indian authorities have requested INTERPOL to issue two Silver Notices for the purpose or 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 in both cases pertain to fraud.

It is apparent 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 will surely only be a short time until a success is achieved through an INTERPOL Silver Notice.

What is the INTERPOL Silver Notice?

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:

What is INTERPOL’s Silver Notice?

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

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:

UK publishes its first INTERPOL 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:

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

We have also been monitoring the use of INTERPOL Red Notices to track (and potentially extradite) individuals accused of crypto-related offences:

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

What does this mean?

With regard to investigations against individuals, the potential for enhanced information sharing (particularly to or from India), and potentially easier access to evidence from a broader scope. may ultimately result in charges being brought against individuals based in the UK. This could lead to 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 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: 30 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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