INTERPOL update: Summary of recent collaborations and actions across Africa, India and China

INTERPOL’s global collaboration and cooperation continues to increase at both domestic and international levels.

More specifically, over recent months we have charted INTERPOL’s expanding collaboration with what we consider to be three key jurisdictions: Africa, India, and China.

We will now summarise these developments in each key jurisdiction:

INTERPOL and Africa

In May 2025, we discussed how INTERPOL and Africa had collaborated to disrupt criminal finances via the Silver Notice.

In June 2025, we provided an update on the rise of cybercrime in two thirds of African countries.

Most recently, in September 2025 we discussed a recent meeting in Africa to discuss organised crime across Africa.

INTERPOL and India

We recently detailed how INTERPOL had collaborated with Indian enforcement to enhance international cooperation and then how Indian CBI’s use of INTERPOL Red Notice increased since 2023.

Finally, in relation to specific INTERPOL Notices, we have explored how India charges eight people in its first Silver Notice case and  reported that India’s Directorate of Enforcement has secured its first INTERPOL Purple Notice.

INTERPOL and China

Finally, we have been tracking China’s increasing collaboration with INTERPOL.

Specifically, noting INTERPOL’s collaboration with China enforcement to enhance international cooperation. A recent example of this is a high-level meeting between INTERPOL and China’s Ministry of Public Security focused on expanding cross-border collaboration in areas such as telecom fraud, asset recovery, fugitive repatriation, and terrorism, and recent news confirming that the Chinese Authorities continue to use the INTERPOL Red Notices to locate individuals suspected of wrongdoing.

What about the INTERPOL Silver Notice?

A new INTERPOL measure which has featured prominently is the INTERPOL Silver Notice. We initially wrote an article explaining how INTERPOL had published its first-ever Silver Notice.

We have separately chartered the increased use of the INTERPOL Silver Notice, and reported that a regional workshop in Singapore took place to familiarise law enforcement agencies with the use of the INTERPOL Silver Notice.  This followed similar sessions held in Africa, the Americas and Europe.

What does this mean?

With regards to investigations against individuals, the potential for enhanced information sharing (particularly to or from Africa, India or China), and potentially easier 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 extradition proceedings.

Therefore, if you have conducted business across either Africa, India or China 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), Yellow or Silver 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 INTERPOL’s Silver Notice?
• INTERPOL UPDATE – India charges 8 people in first Interpol Silver Notice Case
• 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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