INTERPOL’s 3-day European Regional Conference was recently attended by more than 150 senior police representatives from Europe and further afield.

Topics on the agenda included the evolving security threats in Europe, the darker implications of artificial intelligence and the INTERPOL Silver Notice, which continues to feature prominently in all the latest conferences, collaborations and initiatives.

We have been tracking INTERPOL’s broader collaboration, and we previously discussed how INTERPOL had cooperated with African law enforcement to disrupt criminal activity by way of the INTERPOL Silver Notice and how India had issued an INTERPOL Silver Notice in a crypto fraud case.

It is becoming apparent that as the awareness of the INTERPOL Silver Notice grows, more and more countries are now turning to INTERPOL to request assistance through this mechanism.

What is the INTERPOL Silver Notice?

We have been extensively tracking the introduction and the 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 monitoring 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 tracking the use of INTERPOL Red Notices to locate (and potentially extradite) individuals accused of allegations involving crypto:

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 and better access to evidence, from a broader scope, may ultimately result in charges being brought against those who are 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 blog or about your specific circumstances,  do not hesitate to contact us for advice, send us an e-mail, or alternatively, follow us on X, Facebook, or LinkedIn to stay-up-to-date.

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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